: a medium-sized oak (Quercus virginiana) of southeastern North America often cultivated as a shelter and shade tree and noted for its extremely hard tough durable wood
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: any of several oaks of the western U.S. with evergreen foliage and hard durable wood
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Recent Examples on the WebMore than 700 live oak trees have been planted since construction began on the 400-acre property, and if any have to come down, two more are replanted to replace them.—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 Their living quarters included native plants and substrates such as California live oak, pine, clover, mulberry branches, fruit tree branches, mulch, hummingbird sage, sumac, chamomile flowers and herbs.—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024 The southern live oak, which has a trunk as thick as 8 feet, is part of a rare cohort of trees which have survived centuries of extreme weather, pests, diseases, human interactions and other life threatening phenomena.—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024 Explore Fripp Island 17 of 20 Texas: Galveston Strung along a narrow barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston is a beautiful blend of graceful Victorian and early 20th-century mansions, bungalows, cottages, and a stunning historic downtown lined with tall palm trees and live oaks.—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live oak
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