A quite handsome, small to medium broad-leaved evergreen tree from the mixed oak forests of SE Arizona into Sonora. Height and width to about 25′ easily trained to an upright vase shape with side pruning. Rounded form and pleasing, light blue, serrated leaves, sometimes briefly dropping in early spring. Easy with good drainage in full sun. Occasional summer water speeds growth. Hardy to USDA zone 6.

ARIZONA LIVE OAK

Fagaceae