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California black oak

Quercus kelloggii

The California black oak is a tall tree with beautiful leaves that turn bright colors in the fall. It provides shade and homes for many animals in the forest.

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The California black oak has large, dark green, deeply lobed leaves that turn brilliant golden-orange or red in fall. Its bark is dark gray to black, thick, and furrowed, distinguishing it from smoother-barked oaks. This stately tree produces distinctive large acorns.

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California black oak

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Its acorns were a major food source for many California Native American tribes for thousands of years!

Some California black oaks can live for over 500 years, standing tall for centuries!

The largest California black oak on record is over 100 feet tall, as high as a ten-story building!

Unlike many plants, it makes both male and female flowers on the same tree, but they look very different!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

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Fire Resilience

California black oak has thick, furrowed bark that protects its inner tissues, helping it survive and regrow after mild to moderate wildfires.

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Acorn Powerhouse

This oak produces abundant large acorns, providing vital food for many wildlife species and aiding in its widespread reproduction.

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Drought Stamina

The California black oak has deep root systems, allowing it to access groundwater and endure long dry periods in its native habitats.

Maße und Details

Höhe
1000-3600 cm
Ausbreitung
800-2500 cm
Blütezeit
Frühling
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Leicht
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Wind

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

Eats acorns, helping spread seeds.

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Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

Buried acorns by jays often grow into new trees.

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Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on young leaves and twigs.

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American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

Feasts on ripe acorns as an important food.

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Stay on paths when exploring forests and watch for falling branches.

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Was ist der/die/das höhe von California black oak?

1000-3600 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von California black oak?

800-2500 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von California black oak?

Frühling

Was ist der/die/das essbar von California black oak?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von California black oak?

Leicht

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von California black oak?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von California black oak?

Wind

Wo findet man California black oak normalerweise?

Forests

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