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We received some Turkey Oak on Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
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.
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.
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. Mature size: 15-40 feet × 20-35 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low. Turkey Oak is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.