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Height: 40-75 feet
Spread: 50-90 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Fall Color: None
Flowers: Catkins
Fruit: Small acorns
 
Recommended planting distance from
Foundation: 15 feet
Drives/Patios: 8 feet
Fence: 6 feet
Small trees: 30 feet
Valley Oak
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The largest oak in North America. Limbs are often picturesquely twisted with long drooping outer branches. California native. Tolerates high heat and alkaline soils. Can grow 2½ to 3 feet a year under optimum conditions. Not good in lawns due to oak root fungus.