Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO)
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Eight live oaks in Virginia Beach were nominated for inclusion in the book Remarkable Trees of Virginia.
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The average life span for new trees planted in an urban setting is 13 years.
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Live oaks can live for 1,400 years.
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Did You Know?
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The live oak was officially named Quercus virginiana in 1768 meaning "fine tree of Virginia."
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It was a popular food source among Native American tribes.
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"Old Ironsides" received its nickname during the War of 1812 because its live oak hull was so tough that cannon balls from British war ships literally bounced off it.
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Live oaks are in the movies. Think Gone with the Wind and Forrest Gump.
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