Quercus dumosa |
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Coastal Scrub Oak |
The California scrub oak is an evergreen shrub that is drought tolerant. It can grow 5-10 ft. high and can be identified by its flaking bark. The scrub oak is a native to California and attracts butterflies. Quercus berberdifolia is now classified as the scrub oak with Quercus dumosa classified as the rare Nuttall's scrub oak. Both hybridize with one another making identification very difficult. Often sold interchangeably in cultivation. - CF
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Fall
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.