Cherrybark Oak Tree (Quercus Pagoda) – 1 Gallon Pot

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One of the most prized and fastest growing of the red oaks, the Cherrybark Oak is a towering North American native tree that will add 2 or more feet in size every year reaching a height of 90 to 130 feet and a width of 50 to 70 feet when grown in the open. The large dark green leaves up to 8 inches long with 5 to 11 lobes resemble the shape of pagoda, hence the name, and turn yellow-brown in the fall. Insignificant flowers occur in spring in the form of catkins which are followed by small, rounded, brown acorns wearing a feathered, copper color top cap. Young bark is smooth and light grey becoming ridged and darker grey with age. As is with most oak trees, the Cherrybark Oak has many benefits to wildlife, supporting many species of butterflies, moths, birds and mammals. It is highly adaptable to most any soil type, including clay, provided the soil is of average fertility and well drained. It is quite drought tolerant when established but will also tolerate occasionally flooding. This long-lived and no-maintenance oak is ideal for use as a shade tree in large areas or in groupings or groves for forestation and reclamation projects.

Growing 90 to 130 feet tall and 50 to 70 feet wide at maturity, the Cherrybark Oak is ideal for use as a shade tree around the home and outdoor living spaces. When planted on the west side of a home the shade it provides can significantly reduce cooling costs. Also excellent in groupings for forestation or reclamation projects. Its preference for a moist soil makes it a fine choice near lakes, creeks rivers and other bodies of water. A fine addition to the Xeriscape (low water needs), native plant gardens and wildlife gardens where the acorns are eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, deer, wild turkeys, blue jays, red-headed woodpeckers and many other wildlife species. Also provides a canopy for shelter. 

Suggested Spacing:  75+ feet for space between trees

The Cherrybark Oak is very easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Established trees are quite drought tolerant and will tolerate occasionally flooding but not constantly standing water. We suggest at least 5 or more hours of direct sunlight per day. A very low maintenance tree that requires no pruning unless you want to remove some lower branches to expose more trunk. Young trees will benefit from fertilizer however older trees can usually get the needed nutrients from the soil and rain water.