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Also Known As

  • Live Oak

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 70'
  • W: 35'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Quercus virginiana plant details

Quercus virginiana is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus virginiana

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 35 FT wide, 70 FT tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus virginiana

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The medium height (60-75') of these impressive trees doesn?t indicate their massive spread (to 150') or dense texture; an excellent hardwood, they were the nation?s first publicly owned timber for Navy ships. S/M
This southern favorite grows well in the arid Southwest with a little irrgation. It will of course thrive throughout the South with no care at all. Often grows 2 feet or more each year when young, but slows with age. Evergreen in zones 7+. For sale are trees in small pots, 6 to 12 inches tall. WE CANNOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS INTERNATIONALLY!

Gardening facts about Quercus virginiana plant

How to Grow Quercus virginiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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