coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) observed in Camino De La Reina & Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
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Urban Ecology
iNaturalistCoast live oaks are keystone trees that support hundreds of species of birds, insects, and wildlife — spotting one thriving near a city road is a reminder that native trees can survive in our neighborhoods and are worth protecting.
Someone spotted and photographed a coast live oak — one of California's most iconic native trees — right at a busy road intersection in San Diego. The observation was verified by the community as research-grade, meaning it's reliable enough to use in scientific records. These trees are tough, long-lived, and incredibly valuable to local wildlife, so finding one holding its own in an urban area is a small but meaningful win for nature in the city.
Key Findings
A coast live oak was observed and confirmed at research-grade quality at Camino De La Reina & Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
The observation is located in an urban corridor, demonstrating native oak persistence in developed environments
Research-grade status indicates the identification was confirmed by multiple community experts, adding a verified data point to native species distribution records
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A coast live oak tree was documented at a busy San Diego intersection, confirming the presence of this native California species in an urban setting. This research-grade observation adds to the growing record of native oaks persisting within city landscapes.
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Research-grade observation of coast live oak in Camino De La Reina & Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108, USA.
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Quercus agrifolia, the California live oak, or coast live oak, is an evergreen live oak native to the California Floristic Province. Live oaks are so-called because they keep living leaves on the tree all year, adding young leaves and shedding dead leaves simultaneously rather than dropping dead ...