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Quercus durata var. durata is the most common variety of Leather Oak. It tends to grow at elevations from 500-4900 feet, primarily in the central Coast Ranges. The other variety, var. gabrielensis, is a rare plant restricted to the Transverse Range. Leather oak is often found on serpentine soils. However, in the garden this plant does not require serpentine soil and can tolerate garden soil as well as drought and clay-rich soils. However, it is best adapted to relatively dry, rocky, nutrient-poor soil. Most individuals remain short, under 15 feet, and have small, densely organized leaves.
Tree, Shrub
3 - 12 ft Tall
3 - 12 ft Wide
Mounding
Slow
Evergreen
None
Cream, Green
Spring
Bank stabilization, Hedge
Full Sun
Low, Very Low
Never irrigate once established
Moderate
Tolerates cold to 10° F
Medium
Although often found in serpentine soil, it is tolerant of other soils as long as nutrient level is low and drainage is adequate.
Tolerates serpentine soil..
Soil PH: 6.0 - 7.0
For propagating by seed: Fresh seeds sow in fall outdoors or stratify to hold for spring sowing. (USDA Forest Service 1974).
5, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*
Typically found as part of chaparral in rocky, foothill or mountainous areas
Chaparral, Foothill Woodland
Use with other plants of the mountainous chaparral and woodlands, such as Madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.), Ceanothus spp., Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), Laurel Sumac (Malosma laurina), various annuals and geophytes.
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 154 likely