Quercus lobata - Valley Oak tree Male trees have highly scented

Male trees have highly scented flowers

This deciduous tree native to southeastern Europe and Western Asia

It has fine long leaves that curl and twist making it look like a maple from a distance

Listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN

Quercus lobata - Valley Oak tree Male trees have highly scentedOne of the largest of North American oaks. It is endemic to California, growing in interior valleys and foothills from Siskiyou County to San Diego County where it is most abundant in rich deep soils of valley floors below 600 meters in elevation. Mature specimens may attain an age of up to 600 years. This deciduous oak if given access to year round access to groundwater will tolerates cool wet winters and hot dry summers.