live oak

noun

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Definition of live oak

: any of several American evergreen oaks: such as

a : 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

b : any of several oaks of the western U.S. with evergreen foliage and hard durable wood

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In addition, these yellow-brown, half-inch long termites have attacked a wide range of other trees that constitute the region’s urban canopy, particularly live oaks. — David Fleshler, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Asian termites killing South Florida pine trees, weakening other trees for hurricanes," 14 Apr. 2018 Also, there are hiking trails, picnic areas and a playground in the midst of grand live oak trees. — Michael Candelaria, OrlandoSentinel.com, "DeLand Neighborhood Guide," 21 June 2018 Volunteers in Santee planted live oaks, camphor and Arizona ash trees. — Karen Pearlman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Tree planting in Santee takes root," 23 Apr. 2018 There are sprawling Southern plantation ruins and ancient live oaks, stately manor-style buildings, sunlit garden patios, bagpipers and, of course, your very own personal butlers. — Hallie Levine Sklar, Town & Country, "The Complete Guide to Sea Island, Georgia," 28 July 2017 As a native of San Luis Obispo County, my notion of great trees consisted of gnarled coast live oaks crowning golden-grassed hills. — Robert Earle Howells, SFChronicle.com, "Should we hide the locations of Earth’s greatest trees?," 3 July 2018 Beyond the majestic gates is a 1.5-mile road lined with towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss on either side. — Fiza Pirani, ajc, "This is the most beautiful place in Georgia, according to Conde Nast," 23 May 2018 Woody oak galls on live oaks are among the most common. — Neil Sperry, star-telegram, "Oak trees bring majesty to the landscape, but they do have their difficulties | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 27 Apr. 2018 Housing options are many — and often verdant and shady amid the city’s many live oaks. — A.d. Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Longwood Neighborhood Guide," 21 June 2018

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