It is often confused with true live oak. Sand live oak, however, usually bears acorns in clusters of two and the boat-shaped leaves are more heavily veined than regular live oak. Description Most Floridians recognize a live oak, especially a large one. Specimens may be 20-30 feet in circumference and have a branch spread of over 150 feet. Usually their greatest height is only 40-50 feet.
Leaves are dark green and shiny above, paler and downy below.
Wildlife of all kinds relish live oak acorns. In late January or February live oaks shed their leaves as new leaves mature, and they produce many flowers every spring in March or April. Acorns mature in September or October of each year. Acorns average 390 per pound. They germinate soon after falling unless acorn weevils invade them.