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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

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Introduced

Quercus lyrataQuercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

In Stock: 28.741 lb (Total:28.741lb)

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28.74 lb IL

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Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

Quantity:

28.74 lb

Collected in:

Illinois

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837007

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New Zealand

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence

Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Discover the natural elegance of Quercus lyrata, commonly known as Overcup Oak, an exceptional native shade tree of the Central and Southern United States. Perfectly adapted to USDA Zones 5-9, this majestic oak thrives in full sun, flourishing in a range of environments from lowlands to floodplain forests. Reaching heights and spreads of 40-60 feet, it offers a striking silhouette with its broad, rounded crown and upswept lower branches. One of its most distinctive features is its unique acorn, largely encased in a bur-like cup, designed for buoyancy in flood-prone areas.

Ideal for low-lying sites near streams or ponds, Overcup Oak serves as a vital resource for wildlife, hosting the larvae of the Imperial moth and a variety of butterflies. Its leaves transform each autumn into a vibrant tapestry of yellow-brown, orange, and red, while the slightly shaggy, grayish-brown bark enhances the tree's stately appearance year-round. This resilient tree tolerates wet, clay, and occasionally flooded soils, making it a valuable addition to any landscape seeking a blend of beauty, utility, and ecological significance.