Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
The Live Oak is a majestic, long-lived evergreen oak known for its massive, spreading canopy, thick horizontal branches, and dense, dark green foliage. Thriving in full sun and a wide range of soil conditions, it offers exceptional tolerance to heat, drought, wind, and coastal environments. With its iconic Southern character, broad shade coverage, and durability, the Live Oak is ideal for parks, estates, streetscapes, and large landscapes requiring a timeless, resilient shade tree.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- 40-80ft
- Native
- Native
- Hardiness Zone
- Zones 8-10
- Soil PH
- 5.5-6.5 PH
- Salt Tolerance
- High
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Shade
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance
- Low