California scrub oak (Quercus berberidifolia)
California scrub oak, also known as Inland Scrub Oak
The California black oak (Quercus kelloggii), native to the western United States, is a deciduous oak species. Its common name, "black oak," is occasionally used for other related species in the region.
Key Facts About California scrub oak
Attributes of California scrub oak
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m to 4 m
Spread
4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of California scrub oak
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Beech
Genus
Oaks
Species
California scrub oak
Toxicity
Ingestion of acorns or leaves