Quercus virginiana
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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
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Moisture Medium |
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Cold Hardiness 10°F |
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Light Full Sun / Partial Shade |
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Size 40 – 80' tall / 60 – 120' spread |
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Lifespan 500 yrs |
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Growth Rate Medium |
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Drought Tolerance High |
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Wind Resistance High |
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 can still support a great mass of limbs. The bark is furrowed longitudinally, and the small acorns are long and tapered. Trees usually have rounded clumps of ball moss or thick drapings of Spanish moss."
About Jonsteen's Seedlings
All of our trees are seed-grown at our nursery on California's Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by the California Department of Agriculture. Trees can provide a natural barrier against high winds, temperatures, noise pollution and soil erosion, all while benefiting local air quality, wildlife and property values — a Jonsteen seedling will only grow in value and beauty!
About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee
All of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If your tree perishes despite your honest efforts, we will be happy to replace it with a small-sized seedling for just the cost of shipping/handling. You can learn more about our guarantee and tree replacement policy here.
Seedling Size Chart: Medium
Due to the dynamic nature of actively growing trees, as well as the tremendous variation between species’ growth rates, we rely on the cubic volume of a seedling’s root mass to determine its “size” (Small / Medium / Large / XL). Within each size there is minor variance — the dimensions provided here represent the category minimum. If exact measurements are essential, please contact us about current stock.
