| Management number | 251485903 | Release Date | 2026/09/26 | List Price | US$11.90 | Model Number | 251485903 | ||
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Live Oaks are large, strong, and stately evergreens that have become a staple of the American South. This fast-growing oak can reach a height of 40-80 feet with a spread between 60-100 feet. With its height and spread, live oaks make for great shade trees. In the warmer growing zones it is considered an evergreen, while in the cooler regions of its tolerance it is considered a semi-evergreen. While the Live Oak is very adaptable, it does require a large area for its spreading trunk to be accommodated. With enough room to grow, however, Live Oaks give one's yard a sense of establishment and history. The wood of the Live Oak is hard, tough, and strong, and the tree also produces sweet, edible acorns. It is hardy to about 5 degrees or USDA growing zones 7-10. Live Oaks can survive for centuries and planting one is a small task that can leave a large gift for future generations. Best growth is made in moist, acid soil, sand, loam, or clay, but the tree is amazingly adapted to drought. It also tolerates alkaline soil well.
| Plant name | Southern Live Oak |
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| Plant category | Trees |
| Color | Green |
| Color category | Green |
| Plant features | Edible |
| Rec location | Outdoor |
| Light needs | Full Sun |
| Watering frequency | Weekly |
| Mature plant height | 80 ft |
| Plant height | 18 in |
| Plant lifecycle | Perennial |
| Usda hardiness zone | 7 |
| Landscape use | Shade |
| Size | 1-1.5 ft |
| Plant container | Pot |
| Foliage pattern | Solid |
| Brand | Expert Gardener |
| Manufacturer | Simpson Nurseries |
| Human food producing seeds, plants & trees | Y |
| Product net content uom | Each |
| Product net content parent | 1 Each |
| Has written warranty | No |
| Assembled product weight | 5 lb |
| Assembled product height | 18 in |
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