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southern live oak

southern live oak

Quercus virginiana

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 11b

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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
Family
Fagaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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M
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Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with