Quercus laurifolia
Also Known As
- Quercus obtusa
- Diamond-Leaf Oak
- Obtusa Oak
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 50'-75'
- W: 50'-75'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Quercus laurifolia plant details
Quercus laurifolia is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus laurifolia
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: fagaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 50 FT - 75 FT - wide, 50 FT - 75 FT - tall
- Uses: bonsai, shade tree, street tree
GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus laurifolia
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Quercus laurifolia plant
How to Grow Quercus laurifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 12'-20'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 25'-35'
Width: 25'-35'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 15'-30'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 60'
Width: 60'-100'
- sun
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 30'
Width: 25'
- sun
- occasional
- dry in summer
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