Quercus Agrifolia - Coast Live Oak (15 Gallon)

About this item

A classic California native, Coast Live Oak is a handsome evergreen tree valued for its sculptural branching, broad canopy, and exceptional wildlife benefits. Its growth habit varies with its environment, developing into a single-trunk specimen or a multi-trunked tree with spreading, arching, and sometimes contorted branches that give it distinctive character.

The dense canopy features thick, leathery, dark green leaves with sharply toothed margins and edges that curl under. As the tree matures, its bark develops deep furrows and a rich, dark gray appearance. Inconspicuous female flowers and showier male catkins produce acorns, providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife.

Native to California’s coastal ranges, Coast Live Oak is an excellent choice for naturalistic landscapes, native gardens, and spacious properties. Its expansive canopy offers valuable shade, shelter, and habitat for numerous animal species. Once established, this long-lived tree is well suited to water-wise landscapes, requiring relatively little supplemental irrigation, though occasional deep watering may be beneficial in drier conditions.

Plant Details

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–10
• Sunset Zones: 7–9, 14–24
• Mature Height: 20–70 ft.
• Mature Width: 20–70 ft.
• Light Requirements: Full sun, partial sun, filtered sun, or partial shade
• Water Needs: Low to moderate