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Quercus laevis American turkey oak Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Quercus laevis plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida and west to Louisiana. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American turkey oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. catesbaei. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Quercus laevis Common Name: American turkey oak Family: Fagaceae Author: Walt. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 12 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry barren sandy ridges, sandy bluffs and hammocks[82], growing well in almost sterile soil[229].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200].
A moderately fast-growing but short-lived species in the wild[229], trees are very slow-growing in Britain[11, 200]. They prefer warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, often growing poorly in this country and failing to properly ripen their wood, resulting in frost damage overwinter[200].
Seed production is cyclic, with a year of high yields being followed by 1 - 2 yars of low yields[229]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed taking two summers to ripen[229].
Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11].
Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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