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Quercus chrysolepis

California Live Oak, Canyon Live Oak
Other regional names: Canyon Oak +2 more
  • Canyon Oak
  • Goldcup Oak
  • Maul Oak
Also known as: Quercus chrysolepis f. grandis Jeps. +14 more
  • Quercus chrysolepis f. grandis Jeps.
  • Quercus chrysolepis f. hansenii Jeps.
  • Quercus chrysolepis f. nana Jeps.
  • Quercus chrysolepis f. pendula Jeps.
  • Quercus chrysolepis subsp. wilcoxii (Rydb.) A.E.Murray
  • Quercus chrysolepis var. chrysolepis
  • Quercus chrysolepis var. grandis (Jeps.) Jeps.
  • Quercus chrysolepis var. hansenii (Jeps.) Jeps.
  • Quercus chrysolepis var. nana (Jeps.) Jeps.
  • Quercus chrysolepis var. pendula (Jeps.) Jeps.
  • Quercus chrysolepis var. wilcoxii (Rydb.) A.E.Murray
  • Quercus chrysophyllus Kellogg
  • Quercus crassipocula Torr.
  • Quercus fulvescens Kellogg
  • Quercus wilcoxii Rydb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fagaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Naturally occurring in North America, Quercus chrysolepis (commonly known as California Live-Oak or Canyon Live Oak) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fagaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon

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