Canyon Live Oak

Canyon Live oak is an evergreen that size varies between 20-100′ tall. It commonly grows near creeks and drainage swales. Space 30’0″ apart.

A medium sized tree found in the mountains in most parts of the state, and having the widest distribution of any of the native oaks.

Companion plants include Madrones, Pines, California Bay and spruce.

Lifeform: Tree

Sun: Part Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

Container	D-40-O, TB4-O, D-40, D-40S, TB4, TB4S
Ecological Value	The acorns are consumed by a variety of wildlife including acorn woodpecker, California ground squirrel, dusky-footed wood rat, western harvest mouse and black-tailed deer.
Historical Uses	Native Americans used the acorns of this species as a food staple, after leaching of the tannins; moreover, its roasted seed is a coffee substitute.
Distribution	Found in Mexico and in the western United States, notably in the California Coast Ranges.
Elevation	Between 7' – 14,092'
Communities
Habitat	Can be the dominant tree on steep canyon walls. In areas of moderate to high rainfall, it occurs on south facing slopes, and in the hotter, drier parts of its distribution, on northerly slope faces.

Quercus chrysolepis