Quercus berberidifolia

Scrub Oak: CA native evergreen shrub that plays a vital role in supporting biodiversity by attracting birds and pollinators. Tough, leathery leaves. Full sun to part shade. Up to 8' tall in coastal climes and 15' tall or more when grown inland. Low water. Seacoast, wind, heat, clay, sand, and drought tolerant once established. Deer, rabbit, and fire resistant.