Quercus laevis
American turkey oak · Fagaceae
Common names: Turkey oak, Turkey-foot oak.
Quercus laevis, the turkey oak, is a member of the red oak group of oaks.
About American turkey oak
Quercus laevis, the turkey oak, is a member of the red oak group of oaks. It is native to the southeastern United States, occurring on the coastal plain from Virginia south to central Florida, and west to southeast Louisiana. The name turkey oak derives from the resemblance of the leaves to a turkey's foot. A Turkish and southern European species Quercus cerris is also commonly referred to as Turkey oak, so Quercus laevis is sometimes referred...
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
Where to buy American turkey oak
Listings come directly from nurseries. Contact them to buy — prices and stock are set by each nursery.
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