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Quercus virginiana 

Southern Live Oak 

DESCRIPTION

A large, sprawling, charming tree. Southern live oak is one of the broadest spreading of the oaks providing large areas of deep shade, between 60 to 120 feet wide.  A stunning specimen tree for large landscapes. 
 

ORIGIN: South East US

SUNLIGHT: Full to partial

DROUGHT TOLERANCE: Tolerant once established

HARDINESS ZONE: 7B

SALT TOLERANCE: Aerosol high

TYPICAL HEIGHT: 60-80 feet tall

GROWTH RATE: Moderate 

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