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southern live oak

southern live oak

Quercus virginiana

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8aZone 11b

A large evergreen oak with a broad, spreading crown and thick, gnarled branches, native to the southeastern United States. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and provides excellent shade and wildlife habitat.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
40–50′ tall × 60–120′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

moderate
Zone 8aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b

pH Range

4.57.3
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7.3

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Succession Role

climax

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas

Function & Care

wildlife benefitwindbreakerosion control
Coppicing

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed