Landscape uses
Where it works well
- Long-term shade
- Parks and campuses
- Commercial properties
- Estate landscapes
Florida nativeShade Trees
Southern Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak is selected for its distinctive form and strong impact on high-visibility projects. Its mature form, approximately 40–80 ft tall by 60–120 ft wide, should be coordinated with the project's long-term space and maintenance plan.
Planning information
Plant specifications
Use these typical characteristics for early planning. Final performance depends on site conditions, installation, irrigation, and ongoing care.
- Mature height
- 40–80 ft
- Mature spread
- 60–120 ft
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low once established
- Florida zones
- 8A–10B
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Salt tolerance
- High
- Cold tolerance
- High
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Plant habit
- Canopy tree
- Maintenance
- Moderate while establishing
Spacing & care
Plan for long-term success
Spacing
Allow for a mature spread of 60–120 ft, with added clearance from buildings, walks, utilities, and sightlines where appropriate.
Care notes
Reserve adequate soil volume and use structural pruning while young. Final placement should account for roots, canopy, utilities, and pavement.
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