Cherrybark Oak (Quercus pagoda) 3 GAL
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A large, long lived red oak that has bark darker than other oaks, said to resemble the bark of cherry trees. At home in moist, reasonably well-drained soil. Tolerates brief seasonal flooding but not standing water. Like other oaks, it is a keystone species and supports a wide variety of animals, including the cecropia moth and banded hairstreak butterfly!
Pollination: 2+ individuals required.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic
Soil Type: Loamy
Height: 60’-120’
Width: 30’-60’
Bloom Color: -
Bloom Time: Apr-May
Fruit: Small acorns mature in fall.
Fall Color: Orange/Brown
Root Type: Branching
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Like other oaks, it is a keystone species that hosts a wide variety of insects including beetles, weevils, many moths, leafhoppers, treehoppers, skippers, hairstreak butterflies, and walkingsticks. These insects feed a wide variety of woodland birds. Nuts are eaten by many birds including turkeys, jays, and woodpeckers, and mammals such as deer, raccoons, and squirrels.
Notes: Trees can reach 300 years in age and have trunks 3’ wide. Acorns take two years to mature, so ripen the fall of the year after they were pollinated.
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