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About Quercus virginiana (Live oak)

Quercus virginiana - Commonly called live oak, is a large, long-lived, evergreen oak that typically grows 40-80’ tall with a short trunk, low branching and a broad-spreading rounded crown. This is a majestic tree whose massive spreading limbs and branches are often seen draped with Spanish moss in many parts of its range. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in spring. Fruits are ellipsoidal acorns (to 1” long), with scaly cups that extend to approximately 1/3 the acorn length. Elliptic to obovate, leathery, shiny dark green leaves have smooth edges. Leaves are evergreen. Family : Fagaceae