Quercus chrysolepis
Canyon Live Oak
Quercus chrysolepis, known as 'canyon live oak', 'maul oak' 'canyon oak', or 'golden cup oak', is a North American species. Its sports leaves that are a shiny dark green, are oval to oblong, leathery and margins that are spiny toothed. . It can grow to around 30m tall and in dry, open habitats, it will also grow in a shrubby growth form.
-
Full sun to partial shade
-
Occasional watering
-
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
-
Moist and free draining
Common name
Canyon Live Oak
Latin name
Quercus chrysolepis
type
Evergreen Trees or Shrubs
family
Fagaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
-
Light
Full sun to partial shade
-
Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
-
Soil
Moist and free draining
-
Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
-
Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
10.00 M
20.00 M
Quercus chrysolepis
Quercus chrysolepis, known as 'canyon live oak', 'maul oak' 'canyon oak', or 'golden cup oak', is a North American species. Its sports leaves that are a shiny dark green, are oval to oblong, leathery and margins that are spiny toothed. . It can grow to around 30m tall and in dry, open habitats, it will also grow in a shrubby growth form.
Planting young plants
From Early Autumn TO Mid Spring
Young plants up to 4 ft high need no support but protection from wildlife. Plant in an open aspect in full sun to ensure the tree develops evenly and upright. Plant in early to mid Autumn, or in Spring
Propagation
From Late Winter TO Early Spring
Soak acorns in water, and let them stand in the water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 60 days , or until the radicle emerges. Sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed. They can also be propagated by sowing in mulched beds. This is prefered to artificial stratification.
Co0ker