Quercus wislizeni
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Grow your own Interior Live Oak, a California evergreen oak often as broad as it is tall!
- 100% guaranteed
- Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast
- Transplanting and care instructions included
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Moisture Low / Medium |
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Cold Hardiness 5°F |
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Light Full Sun / Partial Shade |
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Size 30 – 75' tall / 40 – 80' spread |
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Lifespan 200 yrs |
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Growth Rate Medium |
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Drought Tolerance High |
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Wind Resistance High |
About Interior Live Oak
Interior Live Oak (Quercus wislizeni) is a small- to medium-sized evergreen from the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada, where it grows 30 – 75 feet tall, 1 – 3 feet in diameter, and can live for up to 200 years. When open-grown, the crown of Interior Live Oak becomes dense and broadly rounded, with foliage often reaching the ground (typically, these trees are at least as broad as they are tall).
Leaves are mostly flat, oblong to elliptical, dark green, leathery, and 1 – 1.5 inches long. Acorns are conical and slender, reaching lengths of 1.5 inches. Thanks to its thick, furrowed bark and sprouting ability, Interior Live Oak is fairly fire-resistant, as well as drought and shade tolerant — a great oak for those living in a hot, dry climate.
About Jonsteen's Seedlings
All of our trees are seed-grown at our nursery on California's Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by the California Department of Agriculture. Trees can provide a natural barrier against high winds, temperatures, noise pollution and soil erosion, all while benefiting local air quality, wildlife and property values — a Jonsteen seedling will only grow in value and beauty!
About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee
All of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If your tree perishes despite your honest efforts, we will be happy to replace it with a small-sized seedling for just the cost of shipping/handling (typically around $5). You can learn more about our guarantee and tree replacement policy here.
Seedling Size Chart: Medium
Due to the dynamic nature of actively growing trees, as well as the tremendous variation between species’ growth rates, we rely on the cubic volume of a seedling’s root mass to determine its “size” (Small / Medium / Large / XL). Within each size there is minor variance — the dimensions provided here represent the category minimum. If exact measurements are essential, please contact us about current stock.
