Medium sized, deciduous shade tree. The shape is pyramidal in youth, becoming rounded at maturity.Foliage is dark green and turns rich yellow-brown in the early fall.Acorns, a bur-like cup that covers almost all of the nut, are produced on the mature tree. Slow to medium growth rate. Adaptable once established. Slow to re-establish after transplanting. Well adapted to the Midwest. Botanical Name- Quercus lyrata Pronunciation- KWER-kus ly-RAY-tuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 40 ft Mature Height- 40 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist to wet soil, but will tolerate a drier site Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- In Your Eyes Shrub Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Nesting birds, acorn-eating birds (jays), myriad insect pollinators Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C43 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in winter; water newly planted trees deeply and mulch around the base. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches. Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage and water deeply during establishment. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Oak wilt, gypsy moths, powdery mildew
