Quercus kelloggii - Black Oak (Plant) garden design The plight of the monarch

The plight of the monarch butterfly has captured public attention and sparked widespread interest in helping to save their dwindling populations

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Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Introduced by Mitch Nursery of Aurora

A showy hybrid of white sage and purple sage

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Quercus kelloggii - Black Oak (Plant) garden design The plight of the monarchBeautiful fall color and pink leaves in spring. This is the signature oak familiar in the Yosemite Valley. Shade tolerant when young. Prefers acidic soil. Hybridizes with Q. agrifolia and Q. wislizenii (known as Oracle oak). Plant Characteristics Family Name Fagaceae Species Name Quercus kelloggii Common Name Black Oak Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast