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Quercus wislizeni var. frutescens SBH 20.084

Also Known As

Evergreen Oak
Interior Live Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-25'
W: 10'-25'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Quercus wislizeni var. frutescens SBH 20.084 plant details

Quercus wislizeni var. frutescens SBH 20.084 is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus wislizeni var. frutescens SBH 20.084

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus wislizeni var. frutescens SBH 20.084

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Higher elevation form of interior live oak, this denizen of chaparral rocky spots and sometimes open woodlands reaches about 15-20 feet in height x 10-15 but can easily be trained to a single trunk. Stiffly toothed juvenile leaves mature to smoother entire leaves in time. Perfect small garden or street tree with dark glossy evergreen foliage and a somewhat divaricating branch pattern. One of the more easily transplantable of our native oaks. Excellent in urban situations. full sun to dappled shade, very summer drought adapted. USDA zone 7