[52] Quercus laurifolia Michx.
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Fig. 23.—A Darlington oak as seen in late summer, Darlington. S. C.
The live oak[53] ([fig. 16]) is probably the noblest and most majestic of the oaks of regions 12 and 13. It is evergreen and of slow growth, but wherever it is found, whether on streets or in public parks, it is the pride of the people. Although an evergreen it is sufficiently open-headed to make a good street tree. When it becomes old it is spreading and as a rule does not form as high a head as the willow oak and the laurel oak. Compared with other southern oaks it is difficult to transplant. It is of sufficient merit to be used on broad streets, and especially on boulevards, where the good of the future as well as the present is considered.
[53] Quercus virginiana Mill.
