Sand Live Oak

Quercusgeminata

Family
Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Quercus (KWER-kus)
Species
geminata (jem-in-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Bartow, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

Palmetto, Florida

Port Saint Joe, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

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