Quercus virginiana, commonly known as the southern live oak, is an evergreen oak tree endemic to the southeastern United States. Although live oaks retain their leaves nearly year-round, they are not true evergreens. Live oaks drop their leaves immediately before new leaves emerge in the spring. Occasionally, senescing leaves may turn yellow or contain brown spots in the winter, leading to the mistaken belief that the tree has oak wilt, whose symptoms typically occur in the summer.

The renowned Southern Live Oaks of Amelia Island stands as the most iconic trees of the south. They are the cornerstone of our island’s remarkable forest canopy.

Source: Wikipedia.