Quercus wislizenii

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Quercus wislizenii

Interior Live Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Greg Applegate

Description

The interior live oak is an evergreen tree that grows from 30-70 ft. tall and forms a broad rounded crown. This tree can tolerate some shade and is very good for parks and lawns. The interior live oak is a native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Park

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.