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].

General Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth[20]. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4]. The acorn meal has been used to mend cracks in clay pots[257]. Wood - heavy, very hard, strong, close grained[82]. Of no commercial value because the trunks are never tall or clear, it is used mainly as a fuel[82, 229].

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