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Coast Live Oak, Encina
Scientific Name: Quercus agrifolia Née.
Synonym: Quercus acroglandis, Quercus acutiglandis, Quercus pricei
Family: Fagaceae

Show Larger Picture Picture U.S.D.A Forest Service, Courtesy of the Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 5,7-24 USDA: 7-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 0° F (-17° C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: California, Baja California Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, 20-80 feet tall (6-24 m) or more; trunk up to 4 feet in diameter (1.2 m); thick bark, 8 to 9% of the branch diameter; dark green holly-like leaves, 1 to 3 inches long (2.5-7.5 cm) Watering Needs: Little water, avoid watering in summer Propagation: Seeds (acorns)

Fruiting Habits:
The acorns are 1 or 2, 1 to 1.4 inches long (2.5-3.5 cm)