Laurel Oak is a fast-growing native semi-evergreen tree with a dense rounded crown. In the South its rich, shiny green willow-like foliage with pale undersides holds on until the new growth starts to emerge. Best grown in full sun and rich, well-drained soils. Tolerates drought.
Quercus hemisphaerica (also known as Quercus laurifolia) is a host to several moths and butterflies and its acorns are an important source of food for wildlife.
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Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
40’ - 60’ |
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Spread: |
30’ - 40’ |
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Spacing: |
35’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Oaks are susceptible to a large number of diseases, including oak wilt, blight, root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, cankers, leaf spots, and powdery mildew. Potential insect pests include scale, oak skeletonizer, leaf miner, galls, oak lace bugs, borers, caterpillars and nut weevils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple
IMAGES: Photoset by Bruce Kirchoff, (1) Quercus laurifolia (23842009949), (2) Quercus laurifolia (23907220500), (3) Quercus laurifolia (24191817215), (4) Quercus laurifolia (23791407679), (5) Quercus laurifolia (24081023431), CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
