Austin Watershed Protection

Oak, Southern Live

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Botanical Name
Quercus virginiana
Plant Type
Trees (Large)
Plant Height Min
40ft
Plant Height Max
60ft+
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Year Round
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Plant Color
Green
Plant Spread Min
50ft
Plant Spread Max
50Ft+
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Year Round
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Zilker Only
N/A
Comments
Oak wilt susceptible; provide large open space; evergreen but sheds leaves in spring as new leaves emerge; if planting in shallow soil, use Escarpment Live Oak, Q. fusiformis, which is more drought tolerant; prune only during hottest and coldest months; paint all wounds immediately to help prevent spread of oak wilt