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Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

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Illustration of Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)

Live Oak is the iconic evergreen oak of the American South, forming massive, wide-spreading trees draped in Spanish moss along coastal plain forests and barrier islands. It produces abundant small acorns highly prized by wood ducks, blue jays, raccoons, and deer. It is one of the most important wildlife trees in the Southeast and is the state tree of Georgia.

Habitat
Coastal plain forests, maritime forests, and barrier islands of the southeastern US
Diet
Abundant small acorns eaten by wood ducks, jays, deer, and raccoons
How common
Common

Best time to see a Live Oak

The best time to see a Live Oak is November–April, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 18,699 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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