A rare scrub oak found near the coast, on hillsides in chaparral. Tough as nails, drought tolerant. Acorns persist on plant after maturity. Recommended for erosion control. Superior wildlife value. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fagaceae Species Name Quercus dumosa Common Name Nuttall's Scrub Oak, Coastal Sage Scrub Oak Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months March, April, May Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 10ft. x 15ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered 1B.1 (rare/endangered) Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution South Coast, Peninsular Ranges; Baja CA Natural Habitat Generally sandy soils near coast, sandstone, coastal sage scrub, chaparral; below 650' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Pollinators Songbirds Erosion Control Local Plants
