Quercus virginiana
SOUTHERN LIVE OAK
Fagaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
25m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: coloured in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: acorn

Edibility: edible fruit
 
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Quercus virginiana
SOUTHERN LIVE OAK
Fagaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
25m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: coloured in autumn

Ornamental Fruit: acorn

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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