Quercus virginiana

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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:

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.