Quercus laevis, Turkey Oak
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Quercus laevis, commonly known as Turkey Oak. It details the tree’s taxonomy, physical characteristics, habitat, and uses. The article highlights its distinctive turkey-foot-shaped leaves, its adaptability to xeric environments, and its role in pro...
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This document provides a comprehensive overview of Quercus laevis, commonly known as Turkey Oak. It details the tree’s taxonomy, physical characteristics, habitat, and uses. The article highlights its distinctive turkey-foot-shaped leaves, its adaptability to xeric environments, and its role in providing food for wildlife. Additionally, it discusses the tree’s allergenic properties, storm tolerance, and limited commercial value, primarily as firewood. The document also emphasizes Turkey Oak’s horticultural benefits, particularly its drought tolerance and aesthetic appeal in landscapes. Original publication date May 2010.
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| spelling | doaj-art-81cc8f93afb94fe78e48aa30cffbd15d2025-08-20T02:34:47ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092013-04-012013510.32473/edis-fr312-2013Quercus laevis, Turkey OakMichael G. Andreu0Melissa H. Friedman1Mary McKenzie2Heather V. Quintana3University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Florida This document provides a comprehensive overview of Quercus laevis, commonly known as Turkey Oak. It details the tree’s taxonomy, physical characteristics, habitat, and uses. The article highlights its distinctive turkey-foot-shaped leaves, its adaptability to xeric environments, and its role in providing food for wildlife. Additionally, it discusses the tree’s allergenic properties, storm tolerance, and limited commercial value, primarily as firewood. The document also emphasizes Turkey Oak’s horticultural benefits, particularly its drought tolerance and aesthetic appeal in landscapes. Original publication date May 2010. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137992Oak |
| spellingShingle | Michael G. Andreu Melissa H. Friedman Mary McKenzie Heather V. Quintana Quercus laevis, Turkey Oak EDIS Oak |
| title | Quercus laevis, Turkey Oak |
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| topic | Oak |
| url | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137992 |
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