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Quercus laevis is a small tree, sometimes shrubby, typically only 8–10 meters (26–33 feet) tall, though occasionally reaching 28 m (92 ft).The leaves are variable in size, mostly 10–17 centimeters (4– 6 + 3 ⁄ 4 inches) long but occasionally just 8 cm (3 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) or as much as 30 cm (12 in) long.
The genus Quercus contains about 500 known species, plus about 180 hybrids between them. [1] The genus, as is the case with many large genera, is divided into subgenera and sections. Traditionally, the genus Quercus was divided into the two subgenera Cyclobalanopsis, the ring-cupped oaks, and Quercus, which included
Quercus laevis (turkey oak) [160] Prefers sandy, dry soils. Generally too small for commercial harvesting, but the wood makes good fuel. Uses: fuelwood (locally).
Quercus incana: bluejack oak Fagaceae (beech family) Yes Yes Yes IUCN (LC) 842 Quercus laceyi: lacey oak Fagaceae (beech family) Yes Yes IUCN (LC) 8514 Quercus laevis: turkey oak Fagaceae (beech family) Yes IUCN (LC) 819 Quercus laurifolia: laurel oak Fagaceae (beech family) Yes IUCN (LC) 82 Quercus lyrata: overcup oak Fagaceae (beech family ...
Quercus imbricaria: shingle oak Fagaceae (beech family) Quercus incana: bluejack oak; upland willow oak Fagaceae (beech family) Quercus infectoria: Cyprus oak Fagaceae (beech family) Quercus laevis: turkey oak Fagaceae (beech family) Quercus laurifolia: swamp laurel oak Fagaceae (beech family) Quercus lyrata: overcup oak Fagaceae (beech family ...
Coahuila scrub oak (Quercus intricata), in the US, it is reported at only two sites: One in the Chisos Mountains inside Big Bend National Park, and the other 15 miles SW of Van Horn. Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii) [note 1] Gray oak (Quercus grisea), in the mountains of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Emory oak (Quercus emoryi)
Quercus laevis Walter [1]: 102 Turkey Oak: Common throughout the Coastal Plain: Least Concern: Fagaceae: Quercus laurifolia Michaux [1]: 103 Diamond Leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak: Common in the Coastal Plain and occasionally in the Piedmont: Least Concern: Fagaceae: Quercus lyrata Walter [1]: 104 Overcup Oak
A list of tree species, grouped generally by biogeographic realm and specifically by bioregions, and shade tolerance. Shade-tolerant species are species that are able to thrive in the shade, and in the presence of natural competition by other plants.