blue oak
This is the oak of California’s interior, where hot and dry summer conditions prevail. A small or medium sized oak, often growing 15 to 30 feet tall, it can reach a maximum height of 60 feet. The canopy is compact and round with bluish-green lobed leaves. The acorns are oval shaped with shallow caps. Grows slowly but is long lived. A well sited oak is a gift to future generations of humans as well as a myriad of wildlife. Plant in full sun where it will be extremely drought tolerant once established.