Georgia Oak is small native deciduous tree with a short trunk and dense branches, giving it a shrubby look. The glossy dark green foliage with spiny bristles emerges chartreuse and turns attractive shades of purple and red in fall. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Do not plant in area with regular foot-traffic, it is very sensitive to compacted soil.
Quercus georgiana is a host plant for the Red-spotted Purple, Luna Moth and the Southern Hairstreak.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
25’ - 50’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 30’ |
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Spacing: |
20’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot may be an issue in coastal areas, while Oak wilt is a serious issue in some areas. Insect gall may damage foliage appearance.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Burning Bush, Crape Myrtle
IMAGES: Bruce Kirchoff, Quercus georgiana (1)+(2), (2) Photoset by Adellefrank,(1) Quercus georgiana leaves in late spring 03, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Quercus georgiana leaves in late spring 06, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Quercus georgiana twig and buds in early spring 03, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Quercus georgiana catkins in early spring 01, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
