Southern live oak

Discover the timeless beauty and ecological significance of the Southern Live Oak tree. Learn about its unique characteristics and how it's come to embody the spirit of SC's Lowcountry.

This is Angel Oak outside Charleston SC. The oldest tree east of the Mississippi River

Quercus virginiana - The Southern Live Oak An evergreen oak of the south east United States

Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is a flowering plant that often grows upon larger trees, commonly the southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) and bald-cypress (Taxodium distichum) in the lowlands, swamps, and savannas of the southeastern United States from Texas and Florida north through southern Arkansas and Virginia. Spanish-moss is an epiphyte which absorbs nutrients and water through its leaves from the air and rainfall.

I am often asked to look at an oak tree in one’s yard. When asked what type of oak, many people explain that they didn’t know there were different types of oaks. Or, many people assume that there aren’t any differences in our large oaks in this area. While they may not look too different to the average homeowner, the differences are stark in both longevity and disease resistance.

Known for its prevalence on old plantations in the Southern U.S., the live oak (Quercus...

Oak St Tree Tunnel in Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Alabama in the Southern United States.

A live oak is one of the most magnificently beautiful trees in the southern United States. Here is a guide for planting and managing the tree.

Live Oak Quercus virginiana Secondary Names: Coast Live Oak

Tree meditation, says Lin Wang Gordon, is a way to strengthen our connection with nature and deepen our understanding of difficult emotions like grief.