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Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Normans/Applegate

 

Description

The Southern Live Oak grows 40'-80' tall, spreading to twice the height. It is a handsome, medium to rapidly growing tree. It is a good coastal plain tree. It is the most attractive of all the evergreen oaks and makes a good lawn tree.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.