Quercus agrifolia prefers a climate that is dry and thrives in various altitudes.
Common Name: Californian live oak
Quercus agrifolia, also known as Californian live oak or coast live oak, is a small, slow-growing, evergreen tree native to California and Mexico. It can reach a height of 6 to 15 meters and is often found as a low-growing shrub in dry climates. The tree produces acorns that were traditionally used by Native Americans as a food source after removing their astringency with water.
Quercus agrifolia
Mexico
Family: Fagaceae Genus: Quercus Species: agrifolia Common Names: Californian live oak, coast live oak Grouping: Other utility This small, slow-growing evergreen tree is native to California and Mexico. In dry climates, it can also grow as a low-growing shrub. The acorns of the Quercus agrifolia were traditionally eaten by indigenous peoples. To remove the astringency, the acorns were leached with water and ground into meal for use in breads, soups, and stews.
Sandy or loamy soil with good drainage.
A small, slow growing, evergreen tree which is a low growing shrub in dry climates (6 - 15 m). It is a native of California and Mexico, where the acorns were eaten by the Indians. The astrin-gency is leached out with water and the acorns ground into a meal for use in breads, soups and stews.