Quercus virginiana (Southern live oak)

Cultivation

Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Drops old leaves before new leaves emerge in spring. A large tree at maturity, so grow in a large area, at a good distance from structures.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Spreading

Native to

Southeastern United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.