Quercus wislizeni

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Interior live oak

A handsome slow growing (1-2 ‘ per/yr) evergreen tree that can reach 50′ or more, and as broad. It has glossy, dark-green leaves. Space 35’0″ apart.

Native to lower and middle elevations of the coast ranges, Sierra Nevada of Calif. and Baja. It likes sun, no water in its range, to moderate water in interior heat.

A beautiful tree that needs no special care. Its dark green appearance and reddish-brown bark make the tree look formal. It will grow a foot or two, or if particularly happy, even as much as 3’ in a year. Caution: Oaks do not want to be over watered.

Lifeform: Tree

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

 

Container

D-40-O, D-16S-o, D-40, D-40S, TB4S, TP4

Ecological Value

Interior live oak provides important food and cover for a wide variety of birds and mammals.

Historical Uses

Use as a Miwok drug. A decoction of bark taken as a cough medicine.

Distribution

Endemic to California. Found in foothill woodlands, lower slopes of the Sierras, and the inner coast range; from Ventura to Shasta and Siskiyou counties.

Elevation

Between 0 and 6562 feet

Communities
Habitat

Found in valleys and slopes.