The Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata) is a deciduous oak tree. Plant in difficult urban landscaping situations with uniform branching forming a rounded shape with an open crown. The Overcup Oak has brilliant reddish or gray brown bark and displays leathery dark green leaves in summer. Fall color is a rich yellow-brown. Easy to transplant.
Growth rate: Medium, with height increases of 13–24" per year.
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well draining loamy soils.