Overcup Oak
Quercus lyrata
$21.95
Out of stock
Spring Shipping Season
All orders placed will be shipped during our Spring shipping season. All trees will be shipped bare root and dormant.
Spring Season shipping schedule:
Plant Zones 9-8: Late January-February
Plant Zones 8-7: February-March
Plant Zones 6-5: April–earlyMay
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
The Overcup Oak is unique for food plots due to its hardiness in less-than-favorable conditions. The Willow Oak can thrive in partial or full sun. It also enjoys acidic soil and can withstand poorly drained areas. It is also tolerant to drought. This hearty oak makes a great choice if your property is variable. Develops a wide, round spread. Great for attracting deer, turkey, duck, and some songbirds. Cold hardy to USDA plant zones 5-9. New trees can produce fruit in 20+ years depending on care and climate. The success of new trees is heavily dependent on the care received during and after planting.
| Height | 40' - 75' |
| Spread | 35' - 50' |
| Tree Form | Central Leader |
| USDA Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Blooms | May - June |
| Drops Nuts | September - November |
| Soil | Loamy, sandy, moist, well-drained, clay, acidic |
| Soil pH | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Pollination | Requires pollinator |
| Suggested Pollinators | White Oak, Swamp Chestnut Oak, Sawtooth Oak |
| Age shipped & Size shipped | 1 year old & 8 - 24 inches |
| Spacing | 30' - 50' |
| Pruning | Oaks require minimal pruning. In early years, light pruning may be used to establish a strong central leader structure. |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.
Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.
Size shipped: 8 – 24 inches
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
