Quercus laevis (Turquey Oak, Catesby's Oak, Turquey-foot Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Specieslaevis
CategoryWoody
OriginSoutheastern United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)5 - 20
Height6-12 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeSpreading, rounded crown.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThick, furrowed and blackish-grey with dark reddish-brown twigs with greyish dots.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionConical, pubescent and light brown, 5-12 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionThick, a pointed apex and a cuneate base, 3-5 lobes, yellowish-green with a pale underside, 7-20 x 3-15 cm.
Flower DescriptionCatkins, 8-10 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, brown, 2-2.5 cm.

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