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. |