There are several on each block, and many have some sort of fungus. Worst of all, a very large one across the street from my house suddenly fell over during a storm, and just missed my house. The trunk was at least three feet in diameter and the wood was extremely heavy. Oaks are usually deep rooted, and one does not expect them to just fall over.

Considering how heavy oak tres are, I recommend caution if you plant a live oak or any other out-of -area oak in our zone. Live oaks grow extensively in Southern Louisianna (Cajun country), so I doubt that in general they would be well adapted to our area. The one you cite could be, if its other growth preferences (soil types, moisture, elevation, etc.) match yours.

I can understand your desire to try, since live oaks are extremely attractive trees. Possibly if you check on a "tree" forum you will find that someone has developed a strain of live oaks that are suitable for PA. I am growing an Edith Bogue magnolia, descended from one sent to a relative in the Philly area by someone living in the South which just happened to be able to survive up here--so that might have been done for live oaks as well.