Encyclopedia · Fagaceae · Quercus virginiana
TreeCouncil listed
Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
Quercus · Fagaceae
Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 20 m high and 20 m spread, with a spreading canopy form. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Quercus
Family
Fagaceae
Common name
Live Oak
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Quercus virginiana belongs to the Quercus genus within the Fagaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Regular water during heat and extended dry periods
Light
Salt + Wind
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Slow
Mature size
20 m H × 20 m W
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Quercus virginiana observation photograph — GBIF · Alan Weakley · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/