Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia)
Coast live oak, also known as Evergreen oak
The Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) is an evergreen tree known for its shrublike characteristics. Found from California to Mexico, it is frequently used in modern U.S. landscaping. Native Americans traditionally valued its acorns as a food source.
Key Facts About Coast live oak
Attributes of Coast live oak
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
10 m to 25 m
Spread
6 m to 15 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
5 cm to 10 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Coast live oak
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Beech
Genus
Oaks
Species
Coast live oak
Toxicity
Ingestion