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Quercus lyrata

 
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Quercus lyrata - overcup oak
Image: Payton, Gregory - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: overcup oak
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Distribution: s.-c. and s.e. United States
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A relatively obscure oak but an excellent choice for the landscape. Grows to 30-45' tall. The branches grow upward and symmetrically, forming an attractive tree. The nut (which is enclosed almost entirely in the cap) gives this species its name. The leaves are moderately lobed and leathery green. Fall color is a rich tannin brown and do not hang on as long as some other oaks. Tolerates wet soil and difficult sites.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture • World Flora Online

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