Tree
Turkey Oak
Quercus laevis
Varieties We Carry
StandardQuercus laevis
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$39.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size15-40 feet × 20-35 feet
About Turkey Oak
A native deciduous oak of the southeastern coastal plain adapted to dry, sandy, well-drained soils, characterized by deeply and narrowly lobed leaves with 3-7 bristle-tipped lobes resembling a turkey's foot. It produces brilliant fall color that persists well into winter. Starting at $39.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun; Turkey Oak is a xeric species of NE Florida's sandhill and scrub communities that demands open, unobstructed sunlight. It does not perform well in shade — select a site with 6+ hours of direct sun and well-drained, sandy soil.
Water
Extremely drought-tolerant once established — one of the most xeric-adapted native oaks in NE Florida. Water regularly only during the establishment period (first 1–2 seasons); after that, supplemental irrigation is rarely needed even during dry summers.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in NE Florida's infertile, acidic, excessively well-drained sandy and sandy-loam soils — the drier the better. No fertilizer is needed; it is naturally adapted to low-nutrient scrub conditions. Avoid amended or organically rich soils, which are counter to its ecology.
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Common questions
Is Turkey Oak a good plant for St. Augustine?
Turkey Oak is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 15-40 feet × 20-35 feet.