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Overcup Oak

Overcup Oak

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Zones: 5 - 9
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When you order trees from The Arbor Day Foundation, your order is guaranteed to arrive in a good, healthy condition or we’ll replace them at no charge. Your trees will be shipped at a suitable time for planting. Each tree and plant is guaranteed to grow, or we’ll replace it within six months of shipment. See details for more information.

The overcup oak tree is a long-lived, very sturdy shade tree that will thrive in a wide range of soils. Long overlooked by growers, the tree is gaining popularity and has been made more readily available for home landscapes. Its size, shape, adaptability, and hardiness make it an excellent street tree.

  • Is hardy enough for difficult urban settings
  • Displays reddish or gray-brown bark
  • Features uniform branches and rounded shape
  • Will be delivered at a height of 2'–3'
The Overcup Oak Grows in zones 5 - 9

Your Tree’s Personality

Shape

Oval

Growth Speed

Medium

Scientific Name

Quercus lyrata

Mature Height

45' - 70'

Mature Spread

35' - 50'

Shipping Height

2' - 3'

Sun Preference

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil Preference

Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained, Wet

Wildlife Value

Overcup oak acorns are at the top of the food preference list for squirrels and smaller rodents as well as larger animals such as wild turkeys, hogs and white-tailed deer.

History/Lore

This is a native tree found in the swampland of the Atlantic coast. The first scientific observations concerning the species were made in 1786. The overcup oak, so named for its acorn cap that covers almost the entire fruit, was heavily logged for its strong wood.

Planting Instructions



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