{"product_id":"california-scrub-oak-quercus-berberidifolia","title":"California Scrub Oak — Quercus berberidifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuercus berberidifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn evergreen California scrub oak for substantial habitat hedges and naturalistic screening. Its dense branching and small, leathery leaves bring lasting structure to native landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSouthern California growing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach approximately 10–20 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide in favorable conditions. Give this large shrub or small tree adequate space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; drought:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during establishment, then reduce irrigation. Drought tolerant once established; avoid keeping mature roots constantly wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to suitable clay and other soils with drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develops a dense, evergreen woody framework over time. Growth varies with soil, exposure and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports birds and butterfly and moth larvae, adding valuable woody habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune selectively to remove damaged or interfering branches and preserve its natural structure. Plan spacing to reduce repeated size control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad native screens, habitat hedges and large naturalistic shrub borders. Keep clear of narrow paths and confined beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative species photograph, not current nursery stock. Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek (Kenraiz), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Quercus_berberidifolia_kz02.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e. No intentional image modifications.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection aria-label=\"How ordering works\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant ordering \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Earth People LandCare","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":48404643840054,"sku":null,"price":131.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/california-scrub-oak-quercus-berberidifolia.jpg?v=1793729108","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/california-scrub-oak-quercus-berberidifolia","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}