California Live-Oak

Quercus chrysolepis

Quercus chrysolepis, commonly termed canyon live oak, canyon oak, golden cup oak or maul oak, is a North American species of evergreen oak. Its leaves are a glossy dark green on the upper surface with prominent spines; a further identification arises from the leaves of canyon live oak being geometrically flat.

Scientific name

Quercus chrysolepis

Family

Fagaceae

IUCN status

LC