




Quercus agrifolia
The coast live oak is a strong tree that can grow very tall and wide. It has thick, dark green leaves and provides shade for many animals and people.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The coast live oak has dark green, leathery leaves with spiny-toothed edges, which stay on the tree all year. Its trunk is often gnarled and multi-branched, supporting a broad, dense, and rounded canopy. The bark is rough and deeply furrowed, appearing dark gray to black.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
13
Its bumpy acorns were a super important food for Native American people!
Its dark green, spiky leaves stay fresh and "live" all year long!
Many tiny insects and baby birds find perfect homes hidden within its branches!
This tough tree can grow right next to the ocean, handling salty breezes!
Coast live oak keeps its leaves all year long, helping it make food even during winter when other trees are bare.
This tree can grow very deep roots to find precious water, helping it thrive in California's dry summers.
Coast live oak can withstand strong, salty winds near the ocean, making it a tough coastal survivor.

Sciurus griseus
eats its protein-rich acorns
Phryganidia californica
larvae feed on the tree's leaves

Aphelocoma californica
buries and disperses its acorns

Otus kennicottii
nests and roosts in its branches
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source.
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be careful around trees and don't climb too high without an adult.
The easiest way to identify coast live oak is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
1000-2500 cm
1500-3000 cm
0.1-0.3 cm
Spring
No
Mild
Perennial
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