Bush Tanoak

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Bush Tanoak (Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides) is a native tree or shrub that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow at elevations from 2000-6600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

98 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Natural setting

Plant communities

Redwood Forest, Red Fir Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Epinotia emarginana

Golden Hairstreak

Habrodais grunus

Perigonica angulata

California Oak Moth

Phryganidia californica

Alternative names

Common names:

Serpentine Bush, Tan-bark Oak, Tanoak, Tan Oak, Tanbark Oak

Botanical names:

Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides

Sources

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