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Cherrybark Oak

Quercus Pagoda

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Overview

The Cherrybark Oak, or Quercus pagoda, is a stately tree prized for its strong wood and vibrant fall coloration. Maturing to 70-80 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet, this oak thrives in zones 6-9, preferring full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Its glossy, dark green leaves grow to 6 inches and transform to brilliant reds in fall. A well-suited specimen for large landscapes, offering grandeur and seasonal interest.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–11Type TreeClimate Temperate
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — this oak thrives in zones 6-9; although it can adapt to a range of soil conditions, image 51
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — scientifically named Quercus pagoda; consider its generous sizeCherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — it's important to note that Quercus pagoda thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moistCherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — Maturing to 70-80 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet; cherry-like bark that is smooth and dark gray when youngCherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — turning to a vibrant red or orange in the fall; a well-suited specimen for large landscapes, offering grandeur and seasonalCherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — is a splendid tree that offers stately beauty to any landscape design; its glossy, dark green leaves grow to 6 inches andCherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — When choosing a Cherrybark Oak for your design+67

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — this oak thrives in zones 6-9; although it can adapt to a range of soil conditions, image 51
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — scientifically named Quercus pagoda; consider its generous size
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — it's important to note that Quercus pagoda thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — Maturing to 70-80 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet; cherry-like bark that is smooth and dark gray when young
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — turning to a vibrant red or orange in the fall; a well-suited specimen for large landscapes, offering grandeur and seasonal
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — is a splendid tree that offers stately beauty to any landscape design; its glossy, dark green leaves grow to 6 inches and
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — When choosing a Cherrybark Oak for your design
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — cherry-like bark that is smooth and dark gray when young; maturing to 70-80 feet with a spread of 40-50 feet
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — As a member of the red oak group; cherrybark Oak forms a rounded to broad-spreading canopy
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — providing a burst of seasonal color.<br><br>For designers; the leaves of this oak are distinct
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — is a splendid tree that offers stately beauty to any landscape design
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — preferring full sun and moist; is a stately tree prized for its strong wood and vibrant fall coloration
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — tree for full; when choosing a Cherrybark Oak for your design
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — When choosing a Cherrybark Oak for your design; tree for full
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — Its glossy, dark green leaves grow to 6 inches and transform to brilliant reds in fall
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — is a stately tree prized for its strong wood and vibrant fall coloration
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — consider its generous size
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — A well-suited specimen for large landscapes, offering grandeur and seasonal interest; turning to a vibrant red or, image 54
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — preferring full sun and moist; is a stately tree prized for its strong wood and vibrant fall coloration, image 52
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — is a stately tree prized for its strong wood and vibrant fall coloration; preferring full sun and moist
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — as well as mammals like squirrels and deer
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — A well-suited specimen for large landscapes, offering grandeur and seasonal interest; turning to a vibrant red or orange in
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — It provides acorns as a food source for birds such as wild turkeys; it is noted for its attractive
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus Pagoda) — it is noted for its attractive; it provides acorns as a food source for birds such as wild turkeys
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