Tag Archives: Oak

Know Your Natives – Overcup Oak

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Eric Hunt

Overcup Oak Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata) is a species of oak in the White Oak Group. It favors bottomland forests and is tolerant of wet, clay soils. This oak is identified by the cup, which often completely encloses the acorn. … Continue reading →

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Neat Plant Alert: Compton Oak

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Webmaster ANPS

Arkansas tree lovers will be interested to hear about an unusual hybrid oak that can be seen in all its tardily deciduous glory (it looks rather evergreen ) in the Heights neighborhood of Little Rock. Like most genera with a … Continue reading →

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