Overcup Oak

Common Name: Overcup Oak
Species Name: Quercus lyrata Walt.
Family Name: Fagaceae
Plant Type: Trees


Plant Facts
Origin	North America
Duration	Perennial
Distribution in Oklahoma	Southeastern
Sun Preference	Somewhat shade intolerant
Susceptibility	Rarely susceptible to flood damage

ID Characteristics

Field Identification Characteristics

Swamp white oak; few higher quality trees marketed as white oak
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 24-inch diameter, 80-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Elliptical
- Stipules: Yes
Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Not showy
- Flower Color: Greenish-yellow
- Flower Timing: Early Summer
- Fruit Type: Nut-like