Tree
Sand Live Oak
Quercus geminata
Varieties We Carry
StandardQuercus geminata
Sizes & Pricing
45 galFrom$625.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun to Partial Shade
WaterLow
Mature size20-50 feet × 20-50 feet
About Sand Live Oak
A compact native evergreen oak of the southeastern U.S. coastal plain that grows in sandy, drought-prone soils of dunes, scrub, sandhills, and mixed pine uplands. It has a deep root system that allows rapid recovery after fire and supports numerous butterfly and moth species as a larval host plant. Starting at $625.00.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Slow to moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Sand live oak thrives in full sun to partial shade in NE Florida. Site in open, sunny locations with well-drained sandy or scrub soil; it is highly wind- and drought-resistant once established.
Water
Extremely drought-tolerant once established in NE Florida's sandy soils. Water regularly only during the first year to encourage deep rooting; no supplemental irrigation is needed after establishment.
Soil & Fertilizer
Prefers poor, sandy, acidic, well-drained soils typical of Florida scrub, coastal dunes, and sandhills. Fertilizer is generally not needed; overly rich soils encourage weak growth. Mulch the root zone during establishment.
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Common questions
Is Sand Live Oak a good plant for St. Augustine?
Sand Live Oak is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 20-50 feet × 20-50 feet.