California Black Oak, Kellogg oak
Quercus kelloggii
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It can grow 18-27 m high and spread 12 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. It has a large, open, round crown. The bark is thick and cracked into wide ridges. The leaves have deep lobes. There are teeth with bristles along the edge. The leaves are shiny yellow-green above and paler underneath. They can also be hairy underneath. The fruit are acorns on short stalks.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The acorns are ground into a fine meal and used to make bread. The acorns are cooked and used to make porridge. The dried acorns can be stored.
Edible parts
Seeds, nut