Live oak (Quercus spp.) is not generally known as a fast-growing species. For instance, the canyon live oak (Quercus chrysolepis) and coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) may grow 24 inches per year, and interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni) may grow 12 to 24 Inches per year. This relatively slow growth rate ensures the oak’s wood is dense enough to support the tall-growing, long-living species; many live oaks grow to be 65 feet tall and can live more than 150 years. If want to quicken your live oak's growth rate, provide it optimal growing conditions. Canyon live oak is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant hardiness zones 8 through 10. Coast live oak is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 10, and interior live oak is hardy in USDA zone 8.
My point is 10 years (as suggested by someone) is not going to give a large live oak. 100 years will.
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Growth Habits
Young live oak trees grow quickly, putting on as much as 3 feet of new growth and 1 inch of trunk diameter every year. In most areas of the country, live oak trees keep their leaves year-round, although they may drop their leaves in the most northern areas of their range. Older live oak trees often harbor epiphytic plants such as mistletoe or Spanish moss. Live oak trees can live over 100 years.
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