Quercus laurifolia

Swamp Laurel Oak, Diamond Leaf Oak, Laurel Oak

Family: Fagaceae Beech


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Street tree
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 45' to 60' / 13.80m to 18.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive