Discover the fascinating world of Quercus geminata, or Sand Live Oak, a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the southeastern US. Facing the rigors of coastal life, it thrives on the seacoast dunes and white sands of subtropical regions. This robust tree can grow up to 50 feet, reaching 95 feet on rare occasions. With a scrubby appearance, it forms thickets and serves as home to threatened species like the Florida scrub-jay. Its bark is a majestic dark, furrowed, with rough ridges. Not only does this tree have distinctive, leathery leaves that resemble inverted shallow bowls with their revolute margins, but also produces small, green hanging catkins and oblong-ellipsoid acorns. Certain specimens may display hybrid characteristics of Southern Live Oak, demonstrating the fascinating genetic diversity within the species. It's not just beautiful – Sand Live Oak is also highly practical, being utilized for lumber and landscaping.
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