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California Native Plant

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 slowly reaches 50' tall with a broad rounded crown. This tree prefers full sun and is very good for parks and lawns. This CA native is drought tolerant once it's established (2-3 years), then needing an occastional good soaking in hot summer areas. Do not fertilize. Flowers are insignificant. Leaves are dark green and glossy. A beautiful long lived tree for your grandkids to enjoy.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.