Live oak trees

One of the longest living types of trees, oaks can survive upwards of a millennium. With over 600 different species, all varieties have enormous trunks, branches, showy bark, and acorns with cup-like caps. Since they mature into large trees with extremely wide canopies they are best suited for homes with large yards.

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

There's no doubt a lot of interesting things to learn about this ancient species. You may see them as just trees, but there's a lot of fun facts about oaks!

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A Live Oak draped in Spanish moss is glorious ... but I have seen whole forests of oaks swathed in the stuff and it will leave you speechless.

You’ve got your shovel, you’ve got your acorns... now what? Oak trees are self-sufficient once established, but they can use some help getting there. Learn how to plant and care for Quercus until your tree is big and strong enough to do the job on its own now on Gardener's Path. #oaktrees #shadetrees #gardenerspath