Question
Southern Live Oak as opposed to a Laurel or Water Oak? How can I tell which one is growing in my yard?

Answer
Here are the web links to the three trees with great pictures and descriptions. There are distinct differences.
Laurel Oak

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/DENDROLOGY/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=350

Water Oak

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/DENDROLOGY/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=73

Live Oak

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/DENDROLOGY/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=78