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Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Plant photo of: Quercus virginiana
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Normans/Applegate

 

Description

40-80 feet tall, spreading to twice the height. Handscome, medium to rapidly growing tree. A good coastal plain tree. Most attractive of all the evergreen oaks. A good lawn tree.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.