One unique feature of the leaves is their arrangement - they are held.

Nov 14, Turkey oaks feature foliage that has a classic oak-leaf shape. And thanks to their bright red foliage in the fall and highly textured bark, they're interesting trees to look at no matter what the season. Turkey oaks appreciate regular watering while they're getting established, but after that, they're drought tolerant and require little care. Jun 01, Only trim dead branches when oaks are dormant in late fall or winter; otherwise the fungal disease known as oak wilt can enter and attack.

Cut back brush and tall grass around oak seedlings that sprout in sunny areas. Aug 04, Turkey oaks produce glossy leaves that are mid to dark green and grow two and a half to five inches in length.

Each leaf is covered with fine stellate hairs and has six to twelve lobes on each side.

This oak grows faster than other species, so it's valuable in establishing new stands.

These leaves hold their color well into the fall, eventually turning yellow-brown. It is not unusual for leaves to drop without changing color at treedelimbing.barted Reading Time: 4 mins.

May 29, The common name comes from the resemblance of the leaf shape to the outline of a Wild Turkey's foot. Fall color is brilliant red, about like that of Scarlet Oak. Turkey Oak is endemic to the southeastern US, growing from southeastern Virginia to eastern Louisiana. Moore Co., NC 6/10/