Cherrybark Oak
The Cherrybark Oak is a highly-valued red oak in the South. It is larger and better formed than the Southern Red Oak and commonly grows more on moist sites. It has a beautiful bark, thus the common name. Many wild animals and birds use the acorns as food. The Cherrybark Oak is a pleasant shade tree and is a relatively fast grower.
Bark: The bark is nearly black and broken into fissures.
Foliage: The leaves are alternate, simple, oval-shaped, and 5 - 11 lobed with the lobes at right angles to the midrib.
Flowers: The male flowers are yellow-green catkins.
Fruit: The fruits, or acorns, are usually produced singly, biennially. They are 1/2 - 3/4 inch long, roughly spherical and orange-brown. The cap is thin and flat, and covers only about 1/4 - 1/3 of the nut.
More Information
Tree ID Number: 253
Scientific Name: Quercus falcata var. Pagodaefolia
Mature Height: 98 to 131 ft
Canopy Spread (Diameter): 80 to 100 ft
Branching Shape: Low
Growth Rate: Rapid
Wood Strength: Strong
Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-9
Soil Moisture Requirements: Moist
Light Requirements: Sun
Common Pests: Damping off in seedlings, anthracnose, root rot, scale, aphids, grubs, nematodes and nut weevils.
Comments: The Cherrybark Oak is a good shade tree adapted to drier sites and is commonly planted as an ornamental.
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