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SOUTHERN LIVE OAK
Quercus virginiana

General Notes

Underside of leaf is white. Attractive tree. Best in deep, rich soil, but widely adapted except for high elevations. SelecTree lists no cultivars of virginiana.

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  • Family: Fagaceae
  • California Native: No
  • Habit: Evergreen to Partly Deciduous
  • Sunset Zones: 4 - 10 and 12 - 24
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Water Needs: Wet to Moist Soil
  • Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
  • Height: 50 feet
  • Growth Rate: 24 - 36 Inches per Season
  • Shape: Oval, Rounded or Umbrella
  • Longevity: Greater than 150 years
  • Leaves: Elliptic to Ovate Glossy Dark Green
  • Flowers: Inconspicuous
  • Fruit: Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches)
  • Bark: Black or Dark Brown, Blocky, Furrowed or Scaly
  • Pest & Disease: Resistant to Verticillium. Susceptible to Insect Galls, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora and Root Rot.
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