Florida grow 19 coinage of oak tree trees ( genus Quercus ) . They are a far-flung feature in most forest position in north and central Florida . Oaks are part of the family Fagaceae , which includes chinquapin , chestnuts . Many oak coinage are of economic grandness , sold as ornamental , hardwood timber and a source for tannin , dye and cork . Some oak species parade fall color , and others stay green throughout the year . Given the proper site to uprise , oak will grow to ply shade comparatively chop-chop , and are a recommended landscape tree .

Turkey Oak

The Republic of Turkey oak tree ( Quercus laevis ) is a deciduous Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree ( shed its parting once a year ) with a minute canopy of leaves , irregularly branched , and commonly grows 20 to 30 foot tall , but can reach a height of 60 foot . Their leaves are up to 12 inches long . This tree prefers well - drain , sandy soil and full Lord’s Day . Turkey oak are suddenly - lived ( 15 to 20 days ) .

Laurel Oak

Laurel oaks ( Quercus laurifolia ) are semi - evergreen and are large , apace turn trees with a tallness of 60 feet and a spread of 40 to 50 feet . Laural oaks have a symmetric canopy of 2- to 5 - column inch - long parting . This tree diagram prefers full sun on wide-ranging soils and is reasonably tolerant of table salt .

Swamp Chestnut Oak

Swamp chestnut oak ( Quercus michauxii ) is a large tree diagram , arrive at a height of 100 feet or more , with a 50 - understructure cattle farm . The leaves of the swamp oak tree are 4 to 6 in ( or more ) long and 2 to 4 inches all-inclusive that twist red in the twilight . It is well grown in a well - drain , but moist , location in full sun . Its heavy leaves that shed may be a pain in the neck in some landscape painting preferences .

Water Oak

Water oak tree ( Quercus nigra ) is a semi - evergreen Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree with a large , harmonious shape . They can grow to 80 feet tall and spread up to 60 feet encompassing . It grows good in north and cardinal Florida in full sun , on a variety of soils , and is well adapted to wet locations . This tree lives between 20 and 30 eld and has little wind resistance .

Shumard Oak

The shumard oak ( Quercus shumardii ) is a marvelous deciduous tree that can produce over 75 feet tall with leaves that exhibit carmine to red - orange gloam color , even in Florida . Shumard oaks prefer full sun and produce on various soils but are not common salt tolerant . These are honorable shade trees for large site .

Live Oak

Live oak ( Quercus virginiana ) are evergreens , impressive , large and symmetrical , with a very spreading nature to the branches . Their spread of 60 to 100 foot is capital than their height , which can grow 60 to 80 understructure . They can be grown in all areas of Florida and prefer full Dominicus and will grow on various ground , and are extremely salt tolerant . Live oaks have good malarkey resistance and are quite hardy .

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