Turkey Oak Quercus laevis

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Botanical Name:

Quercus laevis

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

laevis

Common Name:

Turkey Oak

Height:
20-30 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
7
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  • Quercus laevis

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days, or until radicle emergence.
Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification.
In a Nutshell:
* The American Turkey Oak ( Quercus laevis ) is a member of the red oak group of oaks . It is native to the southeastern United States , occurring on the coastal plain from Delaware south to central Florida , and west to southeast Louisiana . more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov