Quercus lyrata #3
Quercus lyrata #3
Overcup Oak
Large shade tree
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Medium sized, deciduous shade tree. The shape is pyramidal in youth, becoming rounded at maturity. Foliage is dark green and turns rich yellow-brown in the early fall. Acorns, a bur-like cup that covers almost all of the nut, are produced on the mature tree. Slow to medium growth rate. Adaptable once established. Slow to re-establish after transplanting. Well adapted to the Midwest.
Botanical Name- Quercus lyrata
Pronunciation- KWER-kus ly-RAY-tuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 40 ft
Mature Height- 40 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist to wet soil, but will tolerate a drier site
Current Size- #3
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Fauna Attracted- Nesting birds, acorn-eating birds (jays), myriad insect pollinators
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in winter; water newly planted trees deeply and mulch around the base.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage and water deeply during establishment.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Oak wilt, gypsy moths, powdery mildew
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