Shade - Oak - Southern Live

Southern Live Oak is a stately, rugged slow growing evergreen oak. This is one of the most durable, evergreen shade trees for the southwest with a moderate to slow growth rate. They are extremely heat and cold tolerant for western native trees. To perform well, they require deep, regular waterings in summer to develop healthy roots and canopy. Dark green shiny leaves are elongated oval shape as are the acorns that can form and drop. They are sturdy trees with sturdy upright spreading branches that may require periodic thinning or pruning for shape, otherwise they have few pest or disease problems. With regular moisture during the growing season trees will develop a deep wide growth sustaining root system.

These make nice shade trees!

Scientific name:  Quercus virginia

Mature size:  up to 40 ft. x 20-30 ft.

Sun:  Full sun