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Quercus chrysolepis
Canyon Oak, Maul Oak, Canyon Live Oak, Goldencup Oak
Origin: Southwest United States of America and Mexico.
| Family |
| Fagaceae |
| Genus |
| Quercus |
| Species |
| chrysolepis |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| Height |
| 6-20 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Found at altitudes of approximately 2,700 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth, light grey bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Conical, brown ciliate scales, 2-8 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description |
| Elliptic, a pointed apex and rounded base, thick, glossy dark green with 10-15 veins on either side of the midvein, 1.4-5 x 1-3 cm. |
| Fruit Description |
| Acorn, ovoid, singular or paired, 2-4 cm. |
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