Evergreen Trees (Flowering) – Souther Live Oak

Botanical name: quercus virginiana

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 100+ ft in height and in spread

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 8-11

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to remove dead limbs and to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: cutting or layering

Landscape use: focal point, creating shade, air-quality improvement

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: attracts wildlife, deer resistant, disease resistant

Watering instructions: requires deep watering sessions, allowing the first layer of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub plant food slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: year-round planting season

Best type of soil: loam/clay

Companion plants: ferns, azaleas, eastern redbud, native wildflowers

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no