Woody > Quercus > Quercus lyrata > Quercus lyrata
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
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| 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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