Sandys Nursery Online Live Oak Tree ~Shade tree~ Rapid Growth Rate 4 inch pot Live Oak Quercus virginiana Growth Habit: Large shade tree. Foliage: Dark green with gray underneath. Mature Height: 40-80 feet. Mature Width: 40-60 feet. Growth Rate: Fast growing when young up to 10-15 feet, then slow down as it branches outward. Fruit: Acorns Sun Exposure: Full sun. Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Tolerances: Drought once well established, salt spray & spanish moss. Pruning/Trimming: Not necessary. Fertilizer: Suggest a well-balance fertilizer like a 10-10-10 or 13-13-13. Feed in spring and fall. Uses: Shade tree. Moisture: Regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Hardiness Zone: 8-10. Ships: (1) 4 inch pot with soil.