Fast-growing and adaptable, the Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia) is a stately native tree that reaches 60 to 100 feet tall with a broad canopy spanning up to 80 feet wide. Thriving in full sun to deep shade, it flourishes in moist soils ranging from sandy and loamy to rich organic muck, and tolerates a wide pH range. Its brown fruit adds seasonal texture, while its ecological role is profound: serving as a larval host for Horace’s Duskywing, White Hairstreak, and several moth species, it supports vital pollinator populations and enriches native habitat. Ideal for restoration projects, shade planting, or wildlife corridors, Laurel Oak offers both rapid growth and lasting environmental impact.
- Fast growing tree
- Size: 60-100 ft. tall and 40-80 ft. wide
- Fruit: Brown
- Exposure: Full sun, part to full shade
- Moisture: Remains wet to moist
- Soil: Sand, clay, loam, organic (muck)
- Soil pH: Adaptable
- Larval host for Horace’s Duskywing, White Hairstreak and several moth species
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