Valley oak (Quercus lobata)
Valley oak, also known as California white oak
The California black oak (Quercus kelloggii) is native to the valleys and foothills of California. Its wood is occasionally used for making cabinets and wine barrels. The tree's acorns were an important food source for indigenous peoples in North America.
Key Facts About Valley oak
Attributes of Valley oak
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 21 m
Spread
9 m to 15 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Valley oak
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Beech
Genus
Oaks
Species
Valley oak
Toxicity
Ingestion