Canyon Oak, Live oak, Valparaiso Oak, Maul oak
Quercus chrysolepis

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 21 m high and spreads 9 m wide. It has a spreading crown. The bark is thick and smooth. It is grey-brown but tinged with red. The leaves are oval and have spiny teeth along the edge. They are downy. The fruit are acorns. They are almost without stalks.

There are about 600 Quercus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The acorns are ground into a fine meal to make bread. Sometimes they are also leached. The acorns are stored for later use.

Edible parts

Seeds, nut

How it is grown

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Quercus chrysophyllus Kellogg; Quercus crassipocula Torr.; Quercus fulvescens Kellogg; Quercus oblongifolia R. Br.; Quercus wilcoxii Rydb.;