The overcup oak is one of the dominant species within an oak–water hickory forest and can often be associated with Quercus phellos (willow oak), Ulmus americana (American elm), Fraxinus pennsylvanica (green ash), Carya aquatica (water hickory), and Acer rubrum (red maple). [11]

In spite of its natural occurrence where periodical flooding is typical, overcup oak grows well on sites with better drainage and soil texture. It gets its common name from the distinctive bur-like acorn cup that typically encloses 2/3 to almost all of the nut.

Sep 8, 2020 · Haunting alluvial river bottoms and creek beds across the Deep South, is a highly unusual oak species, Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata). Unlike nearly any other Oak and most sane people, Overcups occur deep in alluvial swamps and spend most of their lives with their feet wet.

Quercus lyrata, commonly called overcup oak, gets its common name from the distinctive bur-like acorn cup that typically encloses 2/3 to almost all of the nut. It is a medium sized deciduous oak (part of the white oak group) that typically grows to 40-60' tall with a straight trunk and broad rounded crown.

Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata), also called swamp post oak, swamp white oak, and water white oak, is quite tolerant of flooding and grows slowly on poorly drained flood plains and swamp lands of the Southeastern United States. It may take 30 years before overcup oak produces acorns.

Overcup oak has large, dark green, lobed leaves that are almost white underneath. Fall color is rich yellow-brown to brown and the leaves fall much earlier than other oaks. The acorns are almost completely hidden by the cap (“cup”).

Jan 19, 2025 · Overcup Oak, also known as Swamp Post Oak, Swamp White Oak, or Water White Oak, is a native plant belonging to the Fagaceae family and the species Quercus lyrata. Originating from Eastern North America, this woody tree is well-suited for urban landscaping due to its slow-growing habit and aesthetic appeal.

The Overcup oak-water hickory type is predominantly located on poorly drained backwater flats and small shallow sloughs commonly flooded for a few weeks after the growing season begins. Overcup oak is one of the trees most tolerant of flooding and is …

Found on low, wet soils in floodplain forests, bottomlands, and bayous in the Mississippi Alluvial & Southeast USA Coastal Plains. Mostly found on sites that have a somewhat deeper water table, but seasonally flood for as long as 40% of the growing season.

May 23, 2017 · Overcup Oak grows slowly, sometimes to more than 100 feet in height in its native habitat but is more often seen 30 to 40 feet high and wide, forming a rounded silhouette with an open crown, large-diameter branches, and a twisted trunk.