| Produces the largest and best tasting acorns of the West Coast native oaks. The California Black Oak has a dark trunk with large, sharply lobed leaves, reddish in spring, yellow in fall. Native to N. CA. Needs sharp drainage. Will re-sprout if top killed by fire. Acorns take 2 years to ripen. Zone 6-9. To 40-80'.
ZONE: 6-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Spring.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, widely adapted soils. No standing water. Drought tolerant once established.
CHILL HOURS: n/a hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. If cold kills the vines, they can re-sprout from their own roots the following year.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 80' tall and wide | 