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Quercus virginiana (Southern Live Oak)

Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak

A majestic and iconic evergreen tree, Quercus virginiana, commonly known as the Southern Live Oak, is renowned for its wide-spreading canopy, strong limbs, and ability to provide deep, cooling shade. Native to the southeastern United States, this long-lived tree is a staple of Southern landscapes, bringing timeless beauty and a sense of history to parks, streets, and large gardens.

Plant Type Tree
Exposure Full Sun
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zone Zone 7 (0° F)
Flower Color Inconspicuous
Flower Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growth Rate Moderate, Slow
Height 40-80 ft
Spread 60-100 ft
Spacing 50 ft
Characteristics Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
Maintenance Low
Garden Uses Specimen
Tolerance Clay Soil, Cold, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Frost, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
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