This is the leaf I collected on my last run. Have not identified it yet, but it is a common tree along the American River.
UPDATE: It's Quercus wislizeni, the Interior Live Oak. :) Thanks to my friend Lanna for the identification.
Facts from Farmer Fred (above link):
- A native of the California Sierra Nevada foothills
- Evergreen tree, spreading dome shape.
- 75-80', more wide than tall.
- Medium rate of growth.
- Leaves remain for two years.
- 1 1/2" acorns
- Can tolerate clay and rocky soils
- Can take aridity, sun, wind, heat, dust.
- Half hardy to 15 degrees.
- Refrigerate acorns for 30-45 days, then plant in ground.
- Drought tolerant.
- Relatively free of pests and diseases.
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