Images of the Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)

Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

This oak is native to the southeastern United States and is an icon of the Old South. Adult trees usually grow to 15 m tall and have dense, spreading crowns that can span nearly 50 m across. This species, called the Live Oak because of its (nearly) evergreen foliage, is a valuable shade tree that also provides nesting sites for many animals.

Habitat:Lower Coastal Plain of the SE USA.

Growth Habit:Subevergreen rhizomatous shrub or tree, growing to an average of 15 m tall.

Bloom Time:Early spring.

Longevity:Long-lived.

Presence in US:AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TX, VA

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