Used as a background or specimen in large area. Native to San Bernardino Mountains at the 4,000 to 7,000 ft. Moderate rate of growth. Leaves have deep, pointed lobes. They are medium green in summer, yellow-bown in fall, and the new leaves are pink.
Flowers are inconspicuous cream colored racemes in spring.
Likes well drained soil, can tolerate some additional summer water. Good oak for inland valley Quercus lobata Valley Oak. Moderate rate of growth. Foliage is deciduous with leaves 3 to 4 inches long and lobed. Dark green above and lighter below.