I just found some bushes/trees (10'-15' tall) that I think are oaks. On the parcel next to my yard in Vista 92081, southern California just north of San Diego. Just south of the 78 Freeway near Emerald and 78. What caught my eye was that they are in bloom so I took a closer look, and the pollen swirled like crazy when I touched the branch, that is when I noticed the leaves looked like oak leaves. I found two distinct varieties with different leaves and growth habits. Flowers are very similar. Trying to figure out which varieties they are.
Great talk! Glad to hear about plant communities, rather than just a tree!
I just found some bushes/trees (10'-15' tall) that I think are oaks. On the parcel next to my yard in Vista 92081, southern California just north of San Diego. Just south of the 78 Freeway near Emerald and 78. What caught my eye was that they are in bloom so I took a closer look, and the pollen swirled like crazy when I touched the branch, that is when I noticed the leaves looked like oak leaves. I found two distinct varieties with different leaves and growth habits. Flowers are very similar. Trying to figure out which varieties they are.
Look up mountain mahogany