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Information on Laurel Oak Trees

    Size and Shape

    • Mature trees grow between 60 to 100 feet tall. The trunks are tall and straight with gray/brown bark that is smooth on young trees and increasingly ridged on more mature specimens. The crown is a rounded mass of 3- to 4-inch-long leaves that turn yellow in the fall but remain on the tree throughout the winter months and drop in the spring.

    Acorns

    • Laurel oaks produce large quantities of acorns beginning when the trees are about 15 years old. The dark brown acorns serve as an important food source for a variety of animals and birds, including squirrels, raccoons, deer, quail and wild turkeys.

    Uses

    • The laurel oak is primarily a landscape tree, fast-growing and suitable for large spaces. As a hardwood tree, it is also sometimes harvested for firewood. The wood may also be used as a source of pulp for paper making.

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