Quercus pagoda (Swamp Spanish Oak, Cherrybark Oak, Elliott Oak, Bottomland Red Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciespagoda
CategoryWoody
OriginUnited States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height36 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatFound at an altitude of 0-300 m.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionLight brown, 4-9 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionGreen with a glaucous underside, 2-3 lobes and a cuneate base, 8-30 x 5-15 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, rounded, blackish-brown, 1-2 cm in length.

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