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Live Oak (Quercus Virginiana)

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🌳 Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) – Limited Quantity
Florida Native | Iconic Shade Tree | Long-Lived & Wind-Resistant

The Live Oak is one of the most iconic and enduring native trees in the southeastern United States. Known for its massive spreading canopy, strong horizontal limbs, and evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage, it is a true legacy tree built to last for generations.

Perfect for large landscapes, reforestation projects, acreage plantings, and signature shade trees, Live Oak delivers unmatched beauty, wildlife value, and storm resilience.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Live Oak

🌳 Massive Shade & Beauty
Forms a wide, sweeping canopy that provides dense, cooling shade for decades.

💨 Wind & Storm Resistant
Exceptionally strong structure makes it one of the most hurricane-tolerant trees in Florida.

🦋 Wildlife Habitat Powerhouse
Supports birds, squirrels, pollinators, and countless native species.

🌿 True Legacy Tree
Long-lived, slow-growing, and capable of thriving for centuries.

🌱 Growing Information

USDA Zones: 7–10
☀️ Sun: Full sun required for best structure and canopy development

🌿 Planting Instructions

  • Choose a site with 40–60 feet of horizontal space
  • Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and equal in depth
  • Backfill with native soil and water deeply after planting
  • Apply 2–3 inches of mulch, keeping it 2–3 inches away from the trunk

🌱 Soil Requirements

  • Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils
  • Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range of conditions
  • Best in slightly acidic to neutral pH
  • Extremely adaptable to Florida landscapes

💧 Watering Needs

  • Water deeply 2–3 times per week for the first 2–3 months
  • Reduce watering after establishment (6–12 months)
  • Mature trees are highly drought-tolerant

🌿 Fertilizer

  • Not typically required in healthy soils
  • Optional: balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring during the first year only
  • Avoid over-fertilizing to maintain natural structure and strength

✂️ Pruning & Care

  • Prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing branches
  • Allow natural form to develop—avoid heavy early pruning
  • Gradually raise lower limbs if clearance is needed

🌳 What Helps It Thrive

  • Full sun and wide open space
  • Deep, infrequent watering for strong root development
  • Proper spacing for airflow and canopy expansion
  • Minimal disturbance once established

🌟 Limited Availability

Live Oak is available in limited quantities and select larger sizes (30, 45, and 100 gallon). These are premium trees intended for long-term landscape impact and legacy planting projects.

✨ Plant a Live Oak today and create a living legacy that will shade generations to come.

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