
Southern Live Oak | Medium Tree Seedling
Quercus virginiana Grow your own Southern Live Oak, an unparalleled natural icon of the American South! 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights MoistureMedium Cold Hardiness10°F LightFull Sun / Partial Shade Size40 – 80' tall / 60 – 120' spread Lifespan500 yrs Growth RateMedium Drought ToleranceHigh Wind ResistanceHigh Details About Southern Live Oak From the United States Forest Service: "Southern live oak is a shrubby to large and spreading, long-lived, nearly evergreen tree. It drops its leaves and grows new leaves within several weeks in the spring. Open-grown trees average 50 feet (15 m) in height and 36 to 48 inches (91-122 cm) in d.b.h., but can have trunks up to 79 inches (200 cm) in d.b.h. The rounded crowns may span 150 feet (46 m) or more. Lower limbs sweep to the ground and then curve upward. Southern live oak growing at an angle of up to 45 degrees