Quercus wislizenii
Interior Live Oak
Description
The interior live oak is an evergreen tree that grows from 30-70 ft. tall and forms a broad rounded crown. This tree can tolerate some shade and is very good for parks and lawns. The interior live oak is a native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Park
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.