Quercus chrysolepis (Canyon oak)

Cultivation

Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Tends to drop old leaves in spring. Tolerates a wide range of conditions.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Very Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Spreading

Native to

Western United States, Northern Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.