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Quercus virginiana Live oak Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Quercus virginiana plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Live oak. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Quercus virginiana Common Name: Live oak Family: Fagaceae Author: Mill. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 20 Mature Width: Habitat: Sandy dry to wet soils, especially by the coast[43, 149]. Usually found in sandy-loam soils, but it is also found in heavy clays[227].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Trees can stand considerable salinity, often growing close to the sea[227]. They tolerate moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200].
This species seems to be susceptible to soil types, producing dwarf forms and diverse leaf forms under certain conditions[227].
Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[11, 200].
The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed ripening in its first year[200, 229]. Abundant crops are usually produced in the wild[229].
Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11].
Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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