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Audubon Native Overcup Oak and native birds
Native Overcup Oak tree
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Blue Jay
Downy Woodpecker
Red Bellied Woodpecker
Audubon Native Overcup Oak and native birds
Native Overcup Oak tree
Native Regions map for Overcup Oak
Blue Jay
Downy Woodpecker
Red Bellied Woodpecker

SHINING GREEN LEAVES AND HANDSOME ARCHITECTURE

FEATURES:

  • Glossy green leaves change yellow-orange in fall
  • Produces rounded acorns the wildlife love
  • A very formal look, known for its perfectly symmetrical canopy 
  • Very fast-growing
  • May Benefit & Attract: Thrushes, waxwings, wood warblers, finches, mockingbirds & thrashers, chickadees & titmice, orioles, cardinals & grosbeaks, crows & jays, sparrows, nuthatches, vireos, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and wrens.
  • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
  • This bird-friendly native plant provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
  • All Audubon® branded trees and plants are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
  • Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships in a plant-safe designed box

    Growth Facts

    • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
    • Mature Height: 45-70' tall
    • Mature Width: 35-50' wide
    • Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
    • Spacing: 35-50' apart

    Audubon® Native Overcup Oak Treeling

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    SHINING GREEN LEAVES AND HANDSOME ARCHITECTURE

    FEATURES:

    • Glossy green leaves change yellow-orange in fall
    • Produces rounded acorns the wildlife love
    • A very formal look, known for its perfectly symmetrical canopy 
    • Very fast-growing
    • May Benefit & Attract: Thrushes, waxwings, wood warblers, finches, mockingbirds & thrashers, chickadees & titmice, orioles, cardinals & grosbeaks, crows & jays, sparrows, nuthatches, vireos, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and wrens.
    • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
    • This bird-friendly native plant provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
    • All Audubon® branded trees and plants are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
    • Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
    • Ships in a plant-safe designed box

      Growth Facts

      • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
      • Mature Height: 45-70' tall
      • Mature Width: 35-50' wide
      • Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
      • Spacing: 35-50' apart

      Why plant Audubon® Native Overcup Oak Treeling?

      A strong, sturdy shade tree to last through the ages! Overcup Oak is a long-lived native forest tree that will please many generations of nature lovers, shade seekers, and bird watchers. This wonderful bird-friendly tree hosts a vast array of caterpillars and other insects that songbirds adore. Chickadees, warblers, tanagers, gnatcatchers, titmice, vireos, and many other birds rely on these protein-packed morsels for their survival and that of their rapidly growing chicks. For larger birds like Blue Jays, Turkeys, and Woodpeckers, Overcup Oak’s acorns will supply additional nourishment in the fall.

      Overcup Oak gets its name from its unique acorns, which are mostly covered by a larger-than-normal cap. This cap helps the seed float away on the water that is usually at the feet of this moisture-loving tree. In the wild, Overcup Oak grows in wet soil near the Atlantic Coast, from New Jersey to Texas, and along the Mississippi River Valley to Illinois. Another name for Overcup Oak is Swamp Post Oak, a reference to its affinity for swampy soil and for its use in making fence posts. The wood is dense and strong, and it resists rotting.

      How to use Audubon® Native Overcup Oak Treeling in the landscape?

      Overcup Oak is a slow but steady grower. This slow growth is what makes the wood so strong and resistant to storm damage. Overcup Oak typically develops into a stocky tree with a dense, rounded crown. With great age, it can become very tall, however. The national champion, in Virginia, stands 124 feet tall! Its trunk is eight-and-a-half feet thick.

      Audubon® Native Plants & Trees

      Audubon is devoted to protecting birds and the places they need, while Bower & Branch is devoted to the growth of true native trees and plants–no cultivars or hybrids. Together, we strive to unite communities in conservation and inspire individuals to cultivate a better world for birds starting in their own backyards, balconies, or patios. By guiding and recommending trees and plants truly native and beneficial to your region, we can really start to make a difference.

      What is the definition of Native?

      “In the United States, a native plant is defined as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Native plants are the foundation of a region’s biodiversity, providing essential food sources and shelter for birds, especially those threatened by the changing climate. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require less upkeep, therefore helping the environment and saving you time, water, and money.” – The National Audubon Society

      Learn how you can help birds in your home and community through Audubon’s Plants for Birds program.

      Audubon® is a licensed and registered trademark of the National Audubon Society. All rights reserved.

      Planting Zones

      Hardiness Zone: 5-9

      How To Plant Audubon® Native Overcup Oak Treeling

      Plant your Overcup Oak in an area where it will have lots of elbow room and will receive full sun all day. It is not fussy about soil; clay soil is super. Although Overcup Oak is native to wet—even flooded—spaces, it does not need to be grown in a swamp. Well-drained soils of average moisture levels are fine. You will want to be sure to irrigate regularly during the first couple of years of establishment, however. Little pruning will be necessary, but if you must prune, do so only between December and February. The fungal disease Oak Wilt can strike when Oaks are pruned during active growth. A member of the White Oak Group, Overcup Oak is less susceptible to Oak Wilt than members of the Red Oak Group, but it is still vulnerable.

      How To Water

      Water twice weekly for the first 3-5 weeks; then water weekly for the remainder of the year until winter. When you water, water slowly and thoroughly. Watering needs may be altered due to extreme weather conditions.

      How To Fertilize

      Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. If planting in the fall, use Elements fertilizer while planting and start your regular annual fertilizing the following fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established as it gives your tree the nutrients it needs to produce lush new growth for the following spring.

      How To Prune

      A young tree may need a little extra support to ensure that it lives a long and healthy life. Stake your new Treeling with a 6-8 foot tall wood or bamboo stake. Use expandable ties that will stretch as the tree grows, fastening the stake to the main trunk from the base to the top. Check the ties every few months, at least twice a year; ensuring the ties are not digging into the trunk. If there is any sign of this, take the tie off and reattach it, giving the tree more room to grow.

      As your tree grows, remove a few of the lower branches each year in mid to late summer. Remove these lower branches before they reach 1/2 inch in diameter. It is better to make small cuts to avoid cutting a large, more mature branch - this is too stressful for the tree. Each year, make any corrective pruning needed, paying particular attention to removing damaged branches, rubbing branches, multiple leaders at the top, or suckers at the base. Limit any pruning to no more than 25% of the branching structure in a given year. Pruning benefits the tree and helps to achieve a balanced tree form.

      After two or three years you can feel free to remove the stake from the tree.

      How Does Shipping Work?

      Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

      *For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

      Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

      Shipping Delays:

      From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

      How Does Sizing Work?

      The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

      Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

      All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

      See the size guides below.

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