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This wonderful oak, also known as the coastal live oak, has dark green, spiny, holly-like leaves and is native to the coast ranges of California. One of the fastest growing of the native oaks, this picturesque 30-80' evergreen becomes a handsome wide-spreading shade tree. It is the only California native oak that truly flourishes in the coastal environment and it is the prevailing overstory plant of the coastal woodland habitat. Usually found growing in the well drained soils of coastal hills and grasslands. This oak is a food plant for the handsome California Sister butterfly. Native Americans are known to have used these acorns as a major food source. S/M-D
