Southern live oak

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

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.

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

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

Southern Live Oak Tree — Just Fruits and Exotics

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

The live oak tree is a southern symbol of strength, which mirrors Beaufort's strong sense of community, and is a true icon of the South.

Avery Island Live Oak and Spanish Moss << Wonder how old this tree is, looks massive! Beautiful tree. <3~R~<3

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.

Spanish Moss Living Oak