Quercus virginiana (Live Oak)
Quercus virginiana
Quercus virginiana

Quercus virginiana

Live Oak

This magnificent native tree is memorable due to its spreading horizontal branches often dripping with Spanish moss. The evergreen leaves are leathery and lustrous dark green on top and glabrous gray-green on the bottom. Old leaves drop in spring to make way for new leaves.

Acorns are eaten by woodpeckers, wild turkey, and other birds, as well as small and large mammals. Male catkins produce pollen. The trees provide nest sites for birds and pollen for pollinators.

This picturesque tree is the State Tree of Georgia best used in large lawns, parks, and public spaces. Can also be used as a street tree.

  • Upright, spreading habit
  • Dark green foliage
  • Evergreen

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 7-10
  • Height: 40-80 ft
  • Spread: 60-100 ft
  • Foliage Color: Dark Green
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Landscape Characteristics
• Bark Color
• Branch Structure
• Ornamental Fruit
Classification by Use
• Native
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree
Specialty Use
• Wildlife Garden
Animal Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Pollinators
• Attracts Songbirds
Habit
• Spreading
Light Requirement
• Full Sun
Foliage
• Evergreen
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
• Winter
Growth Rate
• Moderate
• Slow
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Well-Drained
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Focal Point
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Salt Tolerant
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Quercus virginiana

Adapts to almost any soil including sand, moist soil, and compacted soil. The growth rate in the northern range is slower than in the southern range due to cooler temperatures. Be sure to allow enough space for this stately tree to spread.