Native oak trees (Quercus spp.) are one of California’s most beautiful natural resources. Several native oak species, such as coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), blue oak (Quercus douglasii), and valley oak (Quercus lobata), are common along the coastal plains, foothills,…
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Non-Native Shrubs For Planting Under Oak Trees
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Ribes aureum—California Native Landscape Plants
Golden Currant (Ribes aureum)—California Native Landscape Plants Golden currant (Ribes aureum) is a 3 feet to 6 feet short deciduous flowering shrub native to California. The flowers range in color from soft to bright yellow and have a pleasing fragrance. Ribes…
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