Encino laurelillo

Quercus laurina Humb. & Bonpl.

Family: Fagaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

No hazard route is stated for this plant in the sources cited; absence is not a safety clearance.

How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA index has only a genus page, "Oak (Quercus species)": toxic to horses only, gallotannin; no dog or cat statement. That is a whole-genus statement, not a finding for this species. Do not treat as pet-safe.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Other plants with a similar name or look. To tell them apart: Match on the scientific name, Quercus laurina Humb. & Bonpl. (author as printed in Flora del Bajio and eFloraMex; Kew WCVP prints the author slightly differently but accepts the same name), not on the common name.. Kew WCVP also holds an Illegitimate record filed under the name Quercus laurina that points to Quercus laurifolia, a different species name; do not merge them. Flora del Bajio separates Quercus laurina from Quercus affinis by its ovoid (not conical) buds and conspicuous fine veins.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Not checked yet
Water needs: The level is a plain-language reading of the source wording cited. Always finger-test two inches down.
Mature size: Flora del Bajio: 10 to 30 m (about 33 to 98 ft) tall, trunk 50 cm or more across

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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