Quercus chrysolepis, Canyon Live Oak
$45.00
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Quercus chrysolepis, Canyon Live Oak
A semi green tree that reaches a height of 65 feet tall and 90 feet wide. Cream flowers bloom winter through spring. This is a rare oak native to Pasadena. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
Prune in the late summer- August to September after all active growth has stopped and hardened off. Mature trees do not need to be pruned. Young trees should be pruned to train it. New foliage should sprout right after trees leaves turn yellow and drop.
| Species Name | Quercus chrysolepis |
| Common Name | Canyon Live Oak |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Height x Width | 30-80’ x 30-50 |
| Growth Habit | Tree, spreading with a broad canopy |
| Growth Rate | Slow to moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Low to moderate |
| Soil Type | Prefers deep, well drained loam, able to adapt to other soils and create this overtime with its leaf litter |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous flowers, small and yellow-green |
| Flowering Months | Winter, Spring |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | -15°F |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Moderate |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |