Taxon

Quercus hemisphaerica

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Common name: Darlington oak, laurel oak
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution: s.e. and s.-c. United States
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: This oak is native to the Southern portion of the US and is evergreen in its native range; tardily deciduous here. It makes a good street tree and is moderately salt tolerant. Expect growth to 40-60 feet after many years. There are no special soil requirements or pest issues. Rapid growth makes it a worthwhile choice for landscape use.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List • USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture

Locations

  • 1: OAK: BH34 (BH34) • Accession: D2013-0582.004 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: OAK: BH34 (BH34) • Accession: D2013-0582.003 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: OAK: BH34 (BH34) • Accession: D2013-0582.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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