Overcup Oak

Overcup Oak has a pyramidal-oval shape and uniform branching. The lower branches are upswept and require minimal pruning. The bark is a brownish-gray and is similar to White Oak. The leaves are dark green that turn a rich yellow-brown in autumn and fall earlier than most oaks. The name is derived from the cap that almost completely covers the nut. It will withstand wet soils and some flooding. It was superior to other oaks in a 13 year evaluation at Auburn. A great oak to consider for difficult sites.