Field guide

Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

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Planned sizes

Size15 gal
Height on delivery
Trunk caliper
Form
Item codeQUVI-LIVEOAK-15G

The species, cultivar, container size and form you choose are what we deliver. If that exact tree isn't available, we tell you before anything ships. We never substitute without asking.

Container trees can show some leaf drop, seasonal dormancy or light scuffs on bark and pot after transport. These are normal and don't affect establishment.

Delivery timing will be confirmed when ordering opens.

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The tree

Why plant this tree

Quercus virginiana

A long-lived, wide-spreading evergreen oak and a classic Texas shade tree.

Why Texans plant it

Deep shade for decades: a broad, spreading canopy that cools a yard and the house beside it.
Handles Texas heat and dry summers once established, with modest watering after the first couple of years.
Evergreen to semi-evergreen, so it keeps screening and shelter through most of the year.
Long-lived and sturdy, a tree you plant once and pass on with the property.

Quick facts

At maturity

Mature height: 40–50 ft
Mature spread: 60–80 ft
Growth rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low once established
Hardiness zone: 7–10
Texas native: Yes

Choose your size

These are planned container sizes. Availability, height, caliper and pricing will be confirmed before ordering opens.

15gal

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30gal

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Planting and care

Plant at the same depth the tree sat in its container, with the root flare at or slightly above grade. Water deeply at planting, then on a regular schedule through the first two summers. Care steps for each species are confirmed with the grower before launch.

Delivery and access

We deliver curbside or to your driveway. You plant, or arrange your own planting help. Larger sizes are heavy and need clear access for the truck and help with unloading; we confirm access before we schedule. Delivery windows are confirmed before dispatch.

Delivery

Planned delivery: Houston · Austin · San Antonio

Questions

Is the size I pick exactly what arrives?

Yes. The container size and form you choose is what we deliver. If that exact tree isn't available, we tell you before anything ships and never substitute without asking.

Do you plant the tree?

Not at launch. We deliver to the curb or driveway and you handle planting.