Quercus virginiana

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Southern Live Oak

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

 

Description

40-80 feet tall, spreading to twice the height. Handscome, medium to rapidly growing tree. A good coastal plain tree. Most attractive of all the evergreen oaks. A good lawn tree.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

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