Quick answer: Valley oak (Quercus lobata) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water use |
| Soil | Rich loams, best with groundwater access |
| Bloom | Mar-May, yellow flowers |
| Height | Up to 100 ft |
| Wildlife value | Provides food/cover to deer, small mammals, birds |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Valley oak
Where is Valley oak native?
Valley oak (Quercus lobata) is native to California. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Valley oak bloom?
Valley oak blooms Mar-May, yellow flowers. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Valley oak need?
Light: Sun. Water: Medium water use. Soil: Rich loams, best with groundwater access. Mature height: Up to 100 ft.
Is Valley oak good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Provides food/cover to deer, small mammals, birds.
Where can I buy Valley oak?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Quercus lobata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Valley oak.
- Coast live oak Quercus agrifolia
- Hummingbird sage Salvia spathacea
- White sage Salvia apiana
- California wild grape Vitis californica
- Coast redwood Sequoia sempervirens
- California coffeeberry Rhamnus californica
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