Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
Live Oak is a majestic evergreen oak tree known for its sprawling, wide canopy and dark green, leathery leaves. It is highly valued for its strength and resilience, providing excellent shade and structural beauty in both residential and commercial landscapes.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–10
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers well-drained, moist soil but is drought-tolerant once established
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Size: 40–80 feet tall, 60–100 feet wide
Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Landscape Use: Shade tree, specimen tree, large landscape accents, street tree
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune in winter to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain shape
Delivery vs. Shipping Options
We hand delivery locally every week to the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. All orders outside of this area are shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
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Welcome to Top Choice Plants
Top Choice Plants was created to make buying plants easier, more affordable, and more reliable. We saw how time-consuming and expensive it can be to shop at traditional nurseries, especially when transporting larger plants. So we built a better way.
We specialize in shipping healthy, 3-gallon plants directly to your door at a flat, affordable rate. By focusing on plants that ship well and perform well in home landscapes, we remove the guesswork and make ordering online simple. Our plants are sourced from trusted growers, carefully packed, and shipped with care so they arrive ready to plant.
At Top Choice Plants, our goal is straightforward: quality plants, fair prices, and an easier way to grow your landscape.
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