Name: Quercus virginiana (Southern Live Oak)

Average Landscape Size: 40–60 ft tall × 60–80 ft wide; can reach 80+ ft if unpruned; massive, spreading evergreen canopy

Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily preferred

Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–10; native and hardy in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal fertilizer needed; prune in winter if needed

Detailed Description: This Live Oak is the iconic Texas tree with a massive spreading evergreen canopy that can reach 40 to 60 feet tall and even wider! This 30-gallon size gives you an excellent start on what will become a magnificent specimen. Here in Willis, this native evergreen oak stays green year-round and provides incredible shade with that classic spreading form. It's the quintessential Texas tree that creates incredible presence and provides fantastic wildlife habitat. Perfect for large properties where you want that iconic Texas landscape look!