Live Oak 300G

Live Oak Tree in 300-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Magnificent, timeless, and undeniably majestic—the Live Oak Tree (Quercus virginiana) in a 300-gallon pot is more than a tree—it’s a living legacy. With its iconic, wide-arching limbs and dense, wind-swept canopy, the Live Oak defines southern beauty while offering deep shade, incredible longevity, and vital habitat for wildlife. This size provides a mature, landscape-ready specimen that instantly transforms any property into a Southern sanctuary.

Ideal for estate landscapes, public parks, or homeowners ready to plant a tree that will outlast generations.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun is essential—at least 6–8 hours daily for robust growth and full canopy development.

• Watering: Moderate. Water deeply during the first year. Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional soaking during dry spells.

• Soil: Adapts to sandy, loamy, or even clay soils. Prefers well-drained but moisture-retentive earth with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

• Fertilizer: Minimal. A slow-release, low-nitrogen fertilizer can be applied in early spring during the first few years.

• Growth Habit: Massive canopy with low-hanging, spreading limbs and a thick, sturdy trunk. In a 300-gallon pot, tree height is typically 12–16 feet with a wide branching spread. At maturity, trees can reach 50–75 feet tall and over 100 feet wide.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 7–11. Thrives in South Florida heat and humidity. Exceptionally hurricane-resistant.

• Maintenance: Low. Prune for shape or structural clearance when young. Avoid planting near structures due to expansive root and canopy spread.

Foliage Notes:
Live Oaks are semi-evergreen in South Florida—holding most of their leathery, dark green leaves year-round with a brief spring leaf-shed as new growth flushes in.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
Historically valued for its bark’s astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, Live Oak also offers ecological benefits: sheltering birds, insects, and mammals. Not grown for edible use but plays a vital role in native ecosystems.

Ideal For:

• Estate entrances and long-term shade anchors

• Municipal and park landscapes

• Wildlife gardens and habitat creation

• Hurricane-hardy plantings

• Gardeners planting for legacy and longevity

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Quercus virginiana

• Plant Type: Native shade tree

• Family: Fagaceae (beech and oak family)

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial

  • Semi-evergreen: Brief seasonal leaf change in spring

  • Perennial: Lives for decades, even centuries

  • Broadleaf: Large, tough leaves that withstand heat and wind

• Container Size: 300-gallon pot

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