Does anyone know what tree this is?

[satsuma]

I discovered this tree in southeastern georgia, and am unable to identify it. Does anyone have any idea what species this could be? All I know is that this sapling popped up from the roots of another of its kind. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[Mr. Plisken]

Just a guess, carolina buckthorn?

 

[Elmore]

Quercus laurifolia (Laurel oak)

http://www.dkimages.com/discover/Ho.../Quercus-laurifolia/Quercus-laurifolia-4.html

 

[mckeetree]

Quercus laurifolia (Laurel oak)

http://www.dkimages.com/discover/Ho.../Quercus-laurifolia/Quercus-laurifolia-4.html

Are you sure? Look how waxy the leaves are. I've seen laurel oak and I didn't remember that waxy cuticle.

 

[Baz]

Frankliniana?

 

[Elmore]

Are you sure? Look how waxy the leaves are. I've seen laurel oak and I didn't remember that waxy cuticle.

Sure???...hell no. Just guessing. More detailed photos may help. Pics of buds, bud scars, stems, petiols, the under side of leaves etc..