Quercus berberidifolia - California Scrub Oak (Plant) garden design plant communities

plant communities

The characteristic look of California Chaparral—a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills—is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions

and appreciation of this unique ecological community

native plants and animals

Easy to grow and looks great year-round with very little maintenance

Quercus berberidifolia - California Scrub Oak (Plant) garden design plant communitiesExcellent small oak recommended as a hedge or mass planted for erosion control. Superb for wildlife. Easy choice for dry, sunny slopes. Low maintenance. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fagaceae Species Name Quercus berberidifolia Common Name California Scrub Oak Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months March, April, February Evergreen