Quercus wislizeni
Interior live oak · also Sierra live oak
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This tree is a versatile and hardy evergreen, often found in urban landscapes. It has leathery, dark green leaves that provide a dense canopy, offering ample shade. Its acorns are a favorite among local wildlife, making it a practical choice for areas with limited water availability, and is well-suited for parks, streets, and residential yards.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 130.01%1.2 yr3.0 in
- 10.00%—3.0 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 30–70 ft
- Canopy spread
- 40–75 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 3.0 in, mean 3.4 in, 90th percentile 4.6 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands & Scrub
- California coastal sage and chaparral
- California interior chaparral and woodlands
- California montane chaparral and woodlands
Temperate Conifer Forests
- Northern California coastal forests
Deserts & Xeric Shrublands
- Baja California desert
Other Quercus in the catalogue
74 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
