A majority of historic trees in the southeast are probably live oaks and great age is usually attached to these huge old live oaks. Probably the largest live oaks are not over 200-300 years of age and most are younger. Frequently sprouts or groups of several trees grow together to form huge low-branching specimens. In Florida's sandy soil, a growthrate of one to one and a half inches per year circumference is not uncommon. However, tree growth varies greatly with location and growing conditions.
All trees respond to proper care and live oaks are no exception.
Trees may be grown from seed or transplanted easily from the woods. Keep them well-watered for several months after transplanting. Live oaks benefit when the lawn is fertilized. However, special treatment may be given them by punching holes two feet apart under the tree canopy and beyond the drip line. From two to four pounds of complete fertilizer per inch of trunk diarneter may be applied in these holes and watered in well.