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Apr 27, 2022 7:59 PM CST
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I'm trying to ID an Oak Tree.
This tree is over 50 feet tall. It is more up then wide on shape. It is deciduous. It's growing in Redding, California
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Apr 30, 2022 5:09 PM CST
Name: John
Scott County, KY (Zone 5b)
You can't have too many viburnums..
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I'm rather certain you are looking at Quercus kelloggii there - California Black Oak.

The bristle tips on the leaf margins will separate this species from similar leaves on white oak group species like Quercus lobata. Your thorough selection of other images like the acorn and the bark further nail this down, and separate this tree from other California oaks.

You should have included a picture of the WHOLE tree, and pictures of more leaves since the leaf morphology may vary widely on a single tree. A single leaf or leaf cluster as shown is probably from new growth on a shadier portion of this tree. Leaves on a sunnier position - and especially leaves from dormant buds rather than from seasonal stem extensions - will look different from those you have shown.

All this information helps add up to good positive IDs. Here is a link to the Plants Database entry for Quercus kelloggii.

California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii)
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Apr 30, 2022 8:57 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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Oh we just post minimal images to challenge you. Seems to work quite well...
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May 1, 2022 12:10 PM CST
Name: John
Scott County, KY (Zone 5b)
You can't have too many viburnums..
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One of these days, porkpal: pow, right in the syncarp of dehiscent capsules...
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May 1, 2022 12:17 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
Cat Lover Charter ATP Member Keeper of Poultry I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Keeps Horses
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And fertile thoughts might fall out?
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May 1, 2022 1:15 PM CST
Name: John
Scott County, KY (Zone 5b)
You can't have too many viburnums..
Region: United States of America Region: Kentucky Farmer Cat Lover Birds Bee Lover
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Someday, you won't have this syncarp of drupes covered with a mamillate rind to kick around anymore...
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May 1, 2022 1:28 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
Cat Lover Charter ATP Member Keeper of Poultry I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Keeps Horses
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Assuming I outlive you?
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