Quercus laurifolia (Laurel Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Darlington Oak)
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | laurifolia |
Category | Woody |
Origin | United States of America; introduced in Europe in 1786. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 18-24 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Shape | Rounded crown. |
Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, greyish-brown maturing to a blackish-brown and furrowed, thin deep red twigs. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid, dark brown, 3-6 cm in length. |
Leaf Description | Oboval to rhomboid-elliptical, glossy green with a lighter underside and an attenuate or cuneate base, 5-12 x 1-3 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, 1.2 cm in length. |