Lucombe oak (Quercus crenata) is native to the Meditereanean, with cultivated examples around the world, including at a minimum Davis, Palo Alto, and Santa Barbara, California

Lucombe oak (Quercus crenata) is a rare oak closely related to Quercus suber. It can be found growing natively in southern Italy, and a few locations in France. Recent genetic evidence suggests this oak species is a remnant of the ancestral population from with Q. suber evolved. Strongly resembles Q. x hispanica, the natural and artificial hybrid of Q. suber and Q. cerris. Given the consistent success of Q. x hispanica in varied California locations, it can safely be assumed that Quercus crenata will perform well. Q. crenata is highly recommended for further trial in California.