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Overcup Oak - Quercus lyrata
Overcup Oak - Quercus lyrata
Overcup Oak - Quercus lyrata
Overcup Oak - Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Quercus lyrata
Zones: 5 - 9

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The Overcup Oak grows in zones 5 - 9
  • Transplants easily
  • Features alternating, simple dark green leaves that are 6–8" long and have 3–5 pairs of obtuse, acutish lobes. They turn a rich yellow-brown in the fall
  • Yields acorns that are round and ¾–1" in diameter with a cap that covers the nut almost entirely
  • Develops uniform branching, with upswept lower branches minimizing the need for pruning
  • Adapts well to inhospitable soil conditions
  • Grows in an oval to rounded shape with an open crown

Tree Details

Shape

Oval

Growth Speed

Medium

Scientific Name

Quercus lyrata

Mature Height

45' - 70'

Mature Spread

35' - 50'

Shipping Height

2' - 3'

Highlights

The overcup oak tree is a long-lived, very sturdy shade tree that will thrive in a wide variety of soil conditions. Long overlooked by growers, the tree is gaining popularity and has been made more readily available for home landscapes.

 

Because of its size, shape, adaptability and hardiness, the overcup oak makes an excellent urban street tree.

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.

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