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Quercus laevis Walter

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.

FagaceaeTreeUS native
7 listings from 5 nurseries
$12.99 · updated 19 days ago
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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...

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeAlabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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