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Interior Live Oak

Quercus Wislizenii

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Overview

Quercus wislizenii, commonly known as Interior Live Oak, is a robust evergreen native to California. It thrives in hardiness zones 7-9, prefers full sun, and is drought-tolerant once established. This oak typically reaches 40-70 feet in height with a 20-50 feet spread. Its dense canopy offers year-round shade, and it adapts well to different soil types. Acorns attract wildlife, adding ecological value to landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Arid, Mediterranean, Temperate
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Quercus wislizenii, commonly known as Interior Live Oak, is a robust evergreen native to California
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — It thrives in hardiness zones 7-9, prefers full sun, and is drought-tolerant once establishedInterior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Quercus wislizenii, commonly known as Interior Live Oak, is a robust evergreen native to CaliforniaInterior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Its dense canopy offers year-round shade, and it adapts well to different soil typesInterior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — scientifically known as Quercus wislizeniiInterior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Acorns attract wildlife, adding ecological value to landscapesInterior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — is a majestic and resilient evergreen tree that holds significant value in landscape design+12

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean, Temperate

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Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — This oak typically reaches 40-70 feet in height with a 20-50 feet spread
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — It thrives in hardiness zones 7-9, prefers full sun, and is drought-tolerant once established
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Quercus wislizenii, commonly known as Interior Live Oak, is a robust evergreen native to California
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Its dense canopy offers year-round shade, and it adapts well to different soil types
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — scientifically known as Quercus wislizenii
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — Acorns attract wildlife, adding ecological value to landscapes
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — is a majestic and resilient evergreen tree that holds significant value in landscape design
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — particularly suited for clients desiring a robust and long-lived specimen
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — indicating its preference for mild to warm climates.<br><br>Characteristically
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — This tree is native to California and thrives in the USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — thus demanding a significant amount of space in a landscape plan
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — rounded-to-broad canopy offers exquisite shade and is constituted by leaves that are leathery and holly-like
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — with a glossy dark green top and a paler underbelly.<br><br>The Quercus wislizenii's acorns
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — generally 1 to 3 inches long
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — which mature in the second year
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — are a food source for local wildlife and contribute to the ecosystem's health
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — The tree's bark is dark grey to black, deeply furrowed, and provides distinctive textural interest year-round
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — <br><br>For optimal growth
Interior Live Oak (Quercus Wislizenii) — the Interior Live Oak prefers full sun to partial shade and is flexible with soil types

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