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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)

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Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)

Laurel Oak is a common large semi-evergreen tree of wet areas in the Coastal Plain. An alternate common name is Diamond-leaf Oak -- some of the leaves may be diamond-shaped.

Robeson Co., NC 5/29/08.

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) acorn

Bladen Co., NC 8/12/07.

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)

Laurel Oak is very similar to the Sand Laurel Oak Q. hemisphaerica, but occurs in wetter habitats, tends to have tufts of hairs in the vein axils on the leaf undersides, and has more rounded leaf tips, lacking a bristle tip.

Washington Co., NC 6/21/06.

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)

Bladen Co., NC 10/7/06.

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) acorn

Acorn.

Bladen Co., NC 10/7/06.

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) bark

Bark of a small tree.

Bladen Co., NC 10/7/06.

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) bark

Bark of a large tree.

Bladen Co., NC 10/7/06.

Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) bark

Bladen Co., NC 8/12/07.

More information:
USDA PLANTS database
USFS Silvics Manual
Virginia Tech Dendrology

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