Lithocarpus densiflorus

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Tanbark Oak

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Carol Bollinger        Photographer: Greg Applegate/Engstrom

 

Description

The Lithocarpus densiflorus is a tree that has the ability to remain free from troubles such as pests and disease. It is very shade tolerant and its spreading branches are covered with sharply toothed leaves and whitish or yellowish wool. The wool colors will later change into a smooth green with a grey-green accent below.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60', 60-100', 100' and up

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Light Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Green

 

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Roadside

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.