Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

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Large evergreen oak native to California and Baja California coasts. Features glossy dark green leaves, rugged bark, and produces nutritious acorns in autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Coast Live Oak
Family Fagaceae
Genus Quercus
Species Agrifolia
Origin United States (California), Mexico
Blooming Spring, small catkins appear on male and female flowers
Leaf Color Dark green above, grey-green below
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or clay, tolerant of various pH levels including limestone

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established; deep infrequent watering in summer months is optimal

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for dense growth, tolerates partial shade but slower

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed; apply slow-release nitrogen in early spring if growth is poor

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Pruning

Prune in late winter before bud break to remove dead wood or shape canopy

Pest Control Aphid Gall Wasp Oakworm Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
19° – 108°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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