Quercus wislizenii Live oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

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Quercus wislizenii
Live oak
Evergreen tree
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The Quercus wislizenii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Live oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus wislizenii
Common Name:  Live oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  A.DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  30

Habitat:  Desert mountain slopes and valleys below 1600 metres[71, 229]. No more than a shrub in the desert, forming trees in the sheltered coastal valleys[82].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain[200], but this tree is perfectly hardy though slow growing in this country[1, 11]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed taking two summers to ripen[200, 229]. Closely related to Q. agrifolia[1]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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