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Oval
Medium
Quercus lyrata
45' - 70'
35' - 50'
2' - 3'
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.
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained, Wet
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.
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.
