Laurel Oak, Diamond Leaf Oak

Frost Tolerance: Deciduous in the northern part of its range

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Southeastern United States, on the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains

Growth Habits: Semi-evergreen tree, rapidly growing, generally 40 to 60 feet tall (12 m) in cultivation, but able to reach over 100 feet in height (30 m); thick, elliptical or falcate leaves, 2 to 5 inches long (5-12 cm), 0.8 to 1.6 inches wide (2-4 cm), with entire margins, occasionally with shallow lobes

Flowers: Light yellow or greenish flowers

Watering Needs: Prefers moist, acid, well drained soils, somewhat flood tolerant

Propagation: Acorns

Quercus laurifolia, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 1: 621

In the wild the trees that were described as are smaller than the species, generally reaching less than 30 feet tall (9 m).

Fruiting Habits:
The Laurel Oak bears rounded, dark brown acorn, 0.5 to 0.7 inch long (12-17 mm). They mature at the end of the second season. The shallow cap, covered of tight reddish brown scales is less than a third of the acorn.