Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Wide-spreading, large-trunked Oaks are known for their long life, strength and majestic beauty. They have many forms, but are mostly deciduous trees and some shrubs. Some like wet soil, while others prefer dry. All have deeply cut leaves and acorns. The foliage on some types turns red, orange and yellow in fall. On others it turns only brown. The evergreens have hollylike leaves. Use as shade or street trees. Prone to caterpillars, oak root fungus and wilt. Never plant an Oak where another Oak died from disease. Prune to speed growth. For greater height, pinch tips of small branches, and leave as much foliage as possible.

This is the long-lived Oak of Southern mansions, plantations, and parkways, where its massive trunk and wide-spreading limbs are draped with Spanish moss. Thrives in deep, moist soils. Tolerates salt spray. With water, tolerates desert climates. Prune to remove deadwood.

Attributes - Quercus virginiana

Plant Type: Tree

Foliage: Semi-Deciduous

Height: 60 ft. to 70 ft.

Width: 100 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 8, 9, 10

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Hot Climates, Wet Soil. Low Maintenance. Susceptible to Caterpillars, Powdery Mildew, Scales.

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Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Attributes - Quercus virginiana

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