History of the Blu Oak

The blue oak, Quercus douglasii, is endemic to California. It has a disjunctive distribution and is widely spread in 39 of 58 counties in California extending as far north as Montgomery Creek in Shasta county, as far south as Santa Ynez valley in Santa Barbara County, and the Liebre Mountains of Los Angeles County. Blue oaks are found mostly in the foothills of coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada, roughly forming a ring around the central valley; ranging in elevations from 100-1200 m .

The blue oak was chosen as the company logo and name because of its persistence and hardiness in difficult climates and its ability to conquer its competitors by becoming the dominant species in the habitats that it exists. It is a symbol of survival by adaptation and the longevity that can be created by utilizing this adaptability and making the most of a difficult environment.