Live oak (Quercus virginiana)
Live oak, also known as Bay live oak, Escarpment live oak
The Southern Live Oak, scientifically known as Quercus virginiana, is a large evergreen tree native to the coastal regions of southeastern North America. It features a broad, majestic crown and is frequently used as an ornamental tree, often lining avenues in the American South.
Key Facts About Live oak
Attributes of Live oak
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 35 m
Spread
18 m to 30 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
Small, inconspicuous
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Live oak
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Beeches, walnuts, and allied trees
Family
Beech
Genus
Oaks
Species
Live oak
Toxicity
Ingestion, skin contact