Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak
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
n/a
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
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
n/a
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.