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Quercus lyrata


Overcup Oak, Swamp Post Oak




Origin:  Eastern and central United States of America.
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
lyrata
Category
Woody
Height
15-25 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Shape
Rounded crown.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Found in moist soils at an altitude of 0-200 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Light greyish-brown, fissured into plates and thick reddish-grey twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
3 mm in length.
Leaf Description
Oboval, a pointed apex and cuneate attenuate base, 3-5 lobes and 5-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 10-20 x4-10 cm.
Fruit Description
Acorn, singular or paired, 2.5-5 cm in length.
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