Identification |
Genus
Quercus
Species
agrifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
coast live oak
encina oak
Family
FAGACEAE
Specimen number
S13974
Data source
Allergy p263;BtrflyCa p89;BtrflyCa p187;BtrflyCa p189
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Quercus agrifolia is a host plant for the California sister butterfly as well as the propertius duskywing butterfly and the mournful duskywing butterfly.
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Special qualities |
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Adelpha bredowii (California sister butterfly);Erynnis propertius (propertius duskywing butterfly);Erynnis tristis (mournful duskywing butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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Adverse factors |
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Strong
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - Apr 30
Adverse qualities
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Herbal medicine |
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
A well-known pollen producer, this plant is to be avoided on dry, windy days. Hay fever season usually extends from March to April.
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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Nutrition |
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
Quercus agrifolia is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout California.
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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