Tree Guide/Oaks

Oaks

◆ 07 — Know Your Trees

Florida's canopy, identified.

The 40 species we work on most often across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee counties. Need every tree in Florida? See the full reference list →

Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
ProtectedOak
Wind Score
Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
H: 40–80 ft
Risk: Low
Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)
Oak
Wind Score
Quercus laurifolia
Laurel Oak
H: 60–80 ft
Risk: Med
Sand Live Oak (Quercus geminata)
Oak
Wind Score
Quercus geminata
Sand Live Oak
H: 20–40 ft
Risk: Low
Water Oak (Quercus nigra)
Oak
Wind Score
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
H: 50–80 ft
Risk: High
Myrtle Oak (Quercus myrtifolia)
Oak
Wind Score
Quercus myrtifolia
Myrtle Oak
H: 10–25 ft
Risk: Low