Quercus kelloggii Californian black oak Ht 15-20m

Large tree / Deciduous / Attractive autumn colours - purple / Attractive to birds / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Tolerates pumice soils / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)

Broadly spreading deciduous. Largish leathery, tough leaves - glossy above. New growth has tinges of copper. Acorns nearly half enclosed by a deep cup. Rare in NZ.