Laurel Oak, Diamond Leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak Quercus laurifolia - Quercus obtusa

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Botanical Name:

Quercus laurifolia

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

laurifolia

Common Name:

Laurel Oak, Diamond Leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak

Seeds Per Pound:
360
Quantity:
8.82 lb
Germination:
91%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
40-60 feet
Collection Locale:
Louisiana
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
7
Recalcitrant seeds need refrigeration. Since shipping times are out of our control, we are not liable for seed condition upon arrival.
In Stock: 8.82 lb
Prices
  • Quercus laurifolia

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 0 seeds)
$8.95
1 oz (~ 23 seeds)
$9.25
1 lb (~ 360 seeds)
$24.50
1 kg (~ 794 seeds)
$52.67
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence.
Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification.
In a Nutshell:
* Swamp laurel oak is found mostly on alluvial flood plains, from sea level up to 150 m altitude.
* It will tolerate the wetter sites in association with other oak species but will not live with continuous or prolonged flooding.
* It is grown and marketed mainly as pulpwood.
* It is commonly used as an ornamental tree in landscaping because of its fast growth and pleasing appearance.
* The acorns provide food for raccoons, White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkeys, squirrels, ducks, Bobwhite Quail, and small birds and rodents. more...
* Laurel oak is a medium sized, mostly deciduous oak of the red oak group that typically grows to 40-60’ (less frequently to 100’) tall with a broad, rounded crown. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov