American Turkey Oak
Quercus laevisfam. Fagaceae
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Quercus laevis, oacă de pavure americană, este un arbore decidu originar din estul sudetic al Statelor Unite, găsit în Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nord-Carolina, Sud-Carolina și Virginia. Cunoscut pentru aciniile sale comestibile și utilizările medicinale documentate, această specie de oacă se dezvoltă în soluri umide, medii sau grele (argila) sub soare complet sau parteal. Înălțimea sa poate atinge 12 metri și este durabilă în zonele 7-9. Semințele sale sunt o sursă importantă de aliment pentru fauna, făcând-o atât ornamentală cât și utilă în contexte ecologice.
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What is American Turkey Oak?
Quercus laevis, oacă de pavure americană, este un arbore decidu originar din estul sudetic al Statelor Unite, găsit în Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nord-Carolina, Sud-Carolina și Virginia.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Oak and Dewberry Blend
digestiontea
Traditional use for digestive support.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
7-9
Habit
Tree
Mature size
12.0 m tall
Soil pH
4–5.8
For first-time growers
How to grow American Turkey Oak for the first time
7steps
Start with planting American Turkey Oak in a sunny to partially shaded spot, and follow these steps for success.
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What you'll need
American Turkey Oak seed or sapling, garden gloves, trowel, watering can.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or fall before the first freeze.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Ensure soil is moist, well-draining, with a pH between 4 and 5.8; prepare a hole twice as wide but not deeper than the root ball.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Plant seeds 2-3 cm deep in spring or fall; for saplings, dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending.
- 5
First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for signs of stress and adjust watering accordingly.
- 6
Ongoing care
Provide full sun or partial shade, regular watering during dry spells, and mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune in late winter before new growth starts; remove dead or diseased branches as needed.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Seed
Edible uses: Coffee
Other uses:TanninLumber
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
8 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
8 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 8 native
Asia1 region
native (1)Georgia
Broader regions
native:Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama
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