How to identify Cherrybark oak (Quercus pagoda)
Cherrybark oak reaches impressive heights up to 130 feet (40 meters) with a formidable, straight trunk supporting a wide, rounded canopy. Its regular branching pattern bears glossy, dark green leaves, which transition to a yellow-brown coloration before shedding in the autumn. Leaves are distinctively shapely, with a pagoda-like contour. After the plant matures, usually post 25 years, it yields acorns biennially that require two years to fully develop.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Tree
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Distinctive pagoda-shaped leaves with 5-11 lobes and star-shaped hairs.
Felt-like textured cap covering one-third of a 1/2 inch acorn.
Robust trunk with scaly bark developing rough textures and deep fissures.
Stout stem transitions from hairy to smooth, supporting a sturdy canopy.
Male flowers in catkins measuring 1-2 inches, blooming between April and May.
The leaves of cherrybark oak are 5-8 inches (12-20 cm) long and 3-5 inches (8-13 cm) wide, featuring 5-11 acute, bristle-tipped lobes with shallow sinuses. The upper surface is dark green and glabrous, while the lower surface is greyish-white, densely covered with fine star-shaped hairs. Viewed upright, the leaf shape resembles a Chinese pagoda. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow-brown before falling.
The flowers of cherrybark oak are distinct and identifiable by their small, yellow-green, cylindrical male flowers and small, green female flowers on spikes. They bloom between April and May. The male flowers are grouped in catkins and measure approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long, while the female flowers are more subtle, forming at the tips of new growth.
The stem of cherrybark oak is rather stout, exhibiting a reddish-brown to grey coloration. When young, it is usually covered in a hairy layer, but it smoothens out as the tree ages. The twigs are robust and gradually transition to a smoother texture over time. The overall thickness of the stem is pronounced, which aids in distinguishing this plant from others. The branching pattern is intricate, contributing to the sturdy and resilient nature of the tree.
The fruit of cherrybark oak is a distinctive acorn, approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in size. This nut is encased by an orange-brown cap adorned with hairy, scaly textures, covering roughly one-third of its surface. The acorn's development spans over two growth seasons before maturation, typically culminating between September and November. Key identification features include its ample cap coverage with a felt-like texture and its prolonged development cycle.
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Scientific Classification of Cherrybark oak
