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Quercus virginiana
Depending on the growing conditions, live oaks vary from the shrubby to large and spreading: typical open-grown trees reach 15 meters (45 feet) in height, but may span nearly 50 meters. Their lower limbs often sweep down towards the ground before curving up again. They can grow at severe angles, and Native Americans used to bend saplings over so that they would grow at extreme angles, to serve as trail markers.
Woodlands
Spotted on Nov 22, 2011
Submitted on Nov 30, 2011
10 Comments
Great photo!
Thanks. :)
WOW !!
Thanks guys! These Spanish Moss-draped Southern Oaks are iconic south!
These tree-lined lanes are stunning. Wonderful photography!
Stunning!
Photo 2 is especially atmospheric.
This looks like Oak Alley Plantation in Mississippi--nice to see it elsewhere. It's a shame so many builders don't have the same aesthetic sensibilities (and respect for the environment) these days.
Thanks guys!
Argy Bee, the first photo was taken a mile down the road from the second picture.
Wow! THAT's where I want to live. Amazing photo's of amazing trees!
Good pair of photos.
A pity they're not from exactly the same spot.
Magnificent trees.