Endemic to California, the Valley Oak (Quercus lobata) is a long-lived, tall, spreading deciduous tree. Like most oaks, once roots have tapped into ground water after the first few years of growth, Q. lobata is hardy and self-sufficient and will continue to grow into a large and valuable landscape tree. With adequate groundwater tolerates dry, hot summers. dry summers 

• Strong landscape amenity value
• Good for shade, speciment, avenue plantings.
• Low flammability
• High frost and drought tolerance*

Seedling or grafted tree?     image 1, image 2 

*once roots have grown to sufficient depth to access year-round groundwater reserves