Live oak is a beautiful evergreen oak that grows chiefly along the southeastern coast of the United States. It is also found in dry parts of Texas. The tree grows about 50 feet (15 meters) high. Its horizontal limbs form a wide-spreading, dense head. The dark, glossy, oblong leaves may be 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 centimeters) long. The live oak is a favorite tree for lawns and streets because it resists damage from storms, insects, and diseases. It is the state tree of Georgia.
See also Oak (Red oaks).
