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Canyon Oak

Quercus chrysolepis

Photo by rbumrbum
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Description:

Has leaves that are smoothe and flat when the leaves are new, then they develope teeth and harden often curling on both sides while developing. Often has a mostly smoothe and silverish colored trunk when young.

Notes:

Has more flat leaves that do not curve as much compared to Leather Oak(Quercus durata). In a Madrone(Arbutus menziesii) forest.

Reference Links:

Canyon Live Oak - Quercus chrysolepis - Overview, Quercus chrysolepis

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