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
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Flood plain forests |
| Soil Type | Wet riparian soils |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 7 and 8 |
| Successional Stage | Varies |