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Quercus virginiana

Live Oak

Plant photo of: Quercus virginiana
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Normans/Applegate

 

Description

Large evergreen tree growing to 40' x 50' at moderate rate. Dark green leaves are leathery and toothed. Flowers are nonshowy and appear in the spring. Accepts lawn conditions. Consider mature size. Accepts full sun. Native to the southeast U.S.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Street Tree

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.