Quercus lobata - Valley Oak or Roble (Plant) clearance plant Shiny leaves

Shiny leaves

Show stopping floral display but needs excellent drainage and afternoon shade inland

and the effects of global warming on California’s natural communities

sunny slopes

as its flowers attract many different species

Quercus lobata - Valley Oak or Roble (Plant) clearance plant Shiny leavesSaid to be America's largest oak. Beautiful lobed leaves emerge bright green in spring. Tolerates more water than other native oaks. It is a larval food plant for the Mournful Duskywing butterfly. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fagaceae Species Name Quercus lobata Common Name Valley Oak or Roble Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color None Flowering Months