Quercus tomentella [Arroyo Grande] Narrow or Columnar Form This attractive selection from redwood

This attractive selection from redwood forest in Curry Co

28-32" tall

this form looking for all the world like a stack of conifer cones

blackened stems

a compact stature and handsome evergreen trifoliate leaves

Quercus tomentella [Arroyo Grande] Narrow or Columnar Form This attractive selection from redwoodQuite rare in commerce, this striking tree, to 30 ft tall or so and endemic to the islands just off the coast of southern California, has 4" adult leaves that look very much like Lithocarpus densiflorus rather glossy green, rounded ovals with most attractive pleats particularly visible on the silvery undersides. Prefers sun and dry summers but tolerates average garden conditions as long as the drainage is good. These make good street trees or