Oaks in the Urban Landscape: Selection, Care, and Preservation Horticulture A selection of our tallest

A selection of our tallest tree with bluish-green foliage

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southern High Sierra Nevada

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Natural Habitat Rocky slopes

Interior live oak is a variable species

Discussion of utility companies and massive power shutoffs

Oaks in the Urban Landscape: Selection, Care, and Preservation Horticulture A selection of our tallestThis publication offers a comprehensive look at the management of oaks in urban areas. As development moves into oak woodland areas, more and more oaks are becoming urban oaks. Oaks are highly valued in urban areas for their aesthetic, environmental, economic and cultural benefits. However, significant impacts to the health and structural stability of oaks have resulted from urban encroachment. Changes in environment, incompatible cultural practices,