Woody > Quercus > Quercus agrifolia > Quercus agrifolia
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak, Navel, California Live Oak
Origin: California, United States of America and Mexico.
| Family |
| Fagaceae |
| Genus |
| Quercus |
| Species |
| agrifolia |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Height |
| 25 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Shape |
| Spreading and rounded crown. |
| Habitat |
| Dry areas at an altitude of 0-900 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Grey or brown bark with wide ridges. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Ovoid, chestnut brown and glabrous 3-6 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description |
| Elliptical, oval or oblong, thick, spiny teeth, dark green and glabrous with a pale underside and a rounded or cordate base 2.5-7 x 1.2-4 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Small catkins, 3-6 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description |
| Acorns, paired or solitary, 2.5-3.5 cm in length. |
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