Southern Live Oak – The classic oak famous for its longevity and promenance across the south. When you think of spanish moss dangling from branches in east Texas or Louisiana, this is the tree its hanging from! When John Fairey purchased an additional 12.25 acres of land to add to his Garden in 1993, there was a singular massive Southern Live Oak on the property, which still stands proudly today near the corner of our retention pond, and these seedlings are offspring from that tree. At maturity (which can take decades), Quercus virginiana can grow anywhere between 40 and 80 feet in height, with a sweeping canopy that can be up to 100 feet wide. These trees are extremely long lived, with the longest living specimen estimated to be about 1,500 years old, located near Charleston, South Carolina. It is the perfect example of planting for the future, not just for instant gratification. Plant in full sun and give it plenty of room to spread its arms wide. Although it is drought tolerant once established, it will need to be watered for its first two years in the ground.
$20.00
2 in stock
