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
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
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
