{"product_id":"oak-overcup-bare-root","title":"Oak, Overcup, Bare Root","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOvercup Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA white-group oak adapted to seasonally flooded bottomlands. The deep acorn cup nearly encloses the nut and gives the species its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA wet-site oak with a distinctive acorn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose it for lowland restoration rather than treating every oak as interchangeable. Flood tolerance after establishment does not remove a seedling's need for careful planting and root contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeaves feed a different food chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOak foliage supports caterpillars such as imperial moth and hairstreak larvae; insect-eating birds use this living food supply. Retain some leaf litter and healthy leaf feeding beneath a habitat tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAcorns take a compatible planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite-group oaks generally mature acorns in one growing season. Plant several genetically different trees, preferably of the same species, with overlapping pollen release for a more dependable mast planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeastern and south-central United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous woody perennial tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun; Part Sun\/Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; Medium-Wet; Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–60 feet; varies with seedling and site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit or seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acorns for wildlife; crops and bearing age vary among seedlings. Human food use requires correct identification and thorough tannin removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind-pollinated; plant several genetically distinct trees of the same species or hybrid type for a better chance of overlapping pollen and acorn production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Ongoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep bare roots moist until planting and spread roots without bending them into a tight hole. Water during establishment, mulch clear of the trunk, and protect young trees from browsing and mowing damage. Base feeding on a soil test; our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e can be used according to its label when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect young trunks and roots from browsing, mowing, and compaction. Follow regional pruning guidance where oak wilt occurs; retain harmless galls and caterpillar feeding when practical. Avoid insecticides on open flowers. These are seedlings rather than selected clones, so growth, flowering, and fruiting vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Missouri Dept of Conservation","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 6-18\" Seedling","offer_id":49857056014595,"sku":"OAK-047","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Oak-Overcup-Bare-Root-For-Sale.jpg?v=1792227225","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/oak-overcup-bare-root","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}