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Canyon live oak
Quercus chrysolepis
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A drought-tolerant evergreen oak native to California with golden-scaled acorns and dense foliage. It thrives in dry, rocky terrain and is excellent for water-wise landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
climax
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sierra Nevada foothills and canyons)
Native to: California
Function & Care
erosion controlbiomass/mulch
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation