




Quercus chrysolepis
The canyon live oak is a strong tree that grows in canyons and mountains. Its leaves are shiny and can stay green all year round, making it a special tree in its home.
Habitat: Mountain regions
The canyon live oak is an evergreen tree with dense, spiny-toothed, dark green leaves that are often golden-yellow underneath. Its bark is rough, deeply furrowed, and dark gray, and it produces acorns held in distinctive fuzzy, scaly caps.





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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Its extremely tough wood was once used to make strong wagon wheels and sturdy tools!
Native Americans would carefully prepare its acorns to make a nutritious, delicious flour.
The word "chrysolepis" in its name means "golden scales" because of its fuzzy acorn cups.
This amazing tree can grow on steep, rocky canyon walls where other trees cannot survive!
Canyon live oak has deep roots that help it find water in dry, rocky soils, allowing it to survive long droughts.
Its thick, protective bark helps it resist wildfires and can allow it to resprout from its base after damage.
This tree keeps its green leaves all year long, which helps it photosynthesize and make energy even in winter.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be careful not to climb too high in trees and watch out for falling branches.
600-3000 cm
600-2500 cm
Spring
Yes
Mild
Perennial
Wind
Mountain regions
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