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Great Design Plant: Canyon Live Oak
Some consider this California native more beautiful than the coast live oak. It’s also evergreen, but considerably smaller, to 40 feet tall. And it’s easier to grow, able to handle moderate water.
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Botanical name: Quercus chrysolepis
Common name: Canyon live oak
USDA zones: 7-9
Water requirement: Moderate
Sun requirement: Full sun
Mature size: 20-40’ h x 20-40’ spread
Tolerances: Susceptible to sudden oak death and oak root fungus (brought on by overwatering, especially in summer)
Distinguishing traits: It’s a good looking, spreading evergreen tree with a thick canopy of foliage. Distinctive leaves are holly-like, bright green and shiny. Acorns are notably large, up to 2 inches long, with a fuzzy cap.
How to use it: Considered one of the most useful and easygoing native oaks, it makes a nice specimen tree or shade tree.
Before you plant it: You’ll have to search to find nursery plants; try native specialists (http://www.californiaoaks.org/html/oak_tree_care.html#nurseries). Look into status of sudden oak death in your area (http://www.suddenoakdeath.org).
NOT RIGHT PHOTO Botanical name: Quercus chrysolepis Common name: Canyon live oak USDA zones: 7-9 Water requirement: Moderate Sun requirement: Full sun Mature size: 20-40’ h x 20-40’ spread Tolerances: Susceptible to sudden oak death and oak root fungus (brought on by overwatering, especially in summer) Distinguishing traits: It’s a good looking, spreading evergreen tree with a thick canopy of foliage. Distinctive leaves are holly-like, bright green and shiny. Acorns are notably large, up to 2 inches long, with a fuzzy cap. How to use it: Considered one of the most useful and easygoing native oaks, it makes a nice specimen tree or shade tree. Before you plant it: You’ll have to search to find nursery plants; try native specialists (http://www.californiaoaks.org/html/oak_tree_care.html#nurseries). Look into status of sudden oak death in your area (http://www.suddenoakdeath.org).
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