Quercus Pagoda - Cherry Bark Oak Seedlings

Cherrybark Oak Seedlings for Sale: Quercus pagoda for Bottomland Timber, Wildlife and Reforestation Cherrybark oak seedlings (Quercus pagoda) are young timber-grade oaks for Southern bottomlands, shipped bare root by the 100 or 500 at 6–12 or 12–18 inches, with 500-packs near 70 cents a seedling. Cherrybark oak is the tallest, quickest bottomland red oak, topping 60–100+ feet in USDA zones 6–9 in full sun on well-drained alluvial soil. A red oak group species of the beech family (Fagaceae), cherrybark oak also goes by swamp red oak, swamp Spanish oak and bottomland red oak, and older books list it as Quercus falcata var. pagodifolia. The common name comes from the bark, which forms narrow, scaly plates that look like the bark of black cherry. The leaves have 5 to 11 even lobes and a broad, pagoda-shaped base. Cherrybark oak grows wild on the river bottoms and terraces of the Southeast, from southeastern Virginia to northern Florida, west to east Texas and Oklahoma, and north up the Mississippi valley to southern Illinois and Indiana, including West Tennessee. Botanical name: Quercus pagoda, beech family (Fagaceae), red oak group Also called: swamp red oak, swamp Spanish oak, bottomland red oak Pack sizes: 100 seedlings or 500 seedlings Seedling heights: 6–12 inches or 12–18 inches, shipped bare root Mature size: 60–100+ feet tall and 40–70 feet wide, with a tall, straight trunk Growth rate: fast, often 2 feet or more per year on good sites Acorns: about ½ inch, round, with a shallow cap, ripening in their second fall Best uses: bottomland hardwood timber, old-field reforestation, deer, turkey and duck mast, tall windbreak rows How Much Do Cherrybark Oak Seedlings Cost? Cherrybark oak seedlings cost about 70 cents to $1.15 per seedling in the packs below. Seedling height Pack Pack price Price per seedling 6–12 inches 100 seedlings $91.99 about $0.92 12–18 inches 100 seedlings $114.99 about $1.15 6–12 inches 500 seedlings $349.99 about $0.70 12–18 inches 500 seedlings $449.99 about $0.90 For bottomland reforestation, plan on about 300 cherrybark oak seedlings per acre at 12 × 12 foot spacing, or about 435 per acre at 10 × 10 feet. Where Do Cherrybark Oak Seedlings Grow Best? Cherrybark oak seedlings grow best in full sun on deep, fertile, well-drained bottomland loam: the higher ridges of first bottoms, old river terraces, creek benches and former bottomland crop fields. Cherrybark oak handles brief winter flooding. Match each bottomland oak to its own spot with this guide. Spot on the bottomland Best oak seedlings Well-drained ridges, terraces and old fields cherrybark oak Moist flats and gentle swales water oak and willow oak Low, seasonally flooded pockets pin oak and swamp white oak Why Is Cherrybark Oak a Top Timber Oak? Cherrybark oak is a top timber oak because it grows fast, self-prunes into a tall, straight, clear trunk, and produces heavy, strong, straight-grained red oak lumber prized for furniture, flooring, cabinets and veneer. Cherrybark oak is widely considered the finest red oak of southern bottomlands. A cherrybark oak planting builds long-term value while feeding wildlife along the way, and 10 × 10 or 12 × 12 foot spacing encourages straight stems. Do Deer and Turkeys Eat Cherrybark Oak Acorns? Yes. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, wood ducks, mallards, squirrels, raccoons and blue jays all eat cherrybark oak acorns. Cherrybark oak usually begins bearing at about 25 years old and gives good acorn crops every 1 to 2 years. The leaves also feed native caterpillars that warblers and orioles gather for their nestlings. Does Cherrybark Oak Make a Good Windbreak Row? Yes. On deep, well-drained farm soil, cherrybark oak builds the tallest deciduous windbreak row of any oak we grow, since mature trees can pass 100 feet. Set them 12 to 15 feet apart, rows 16 to 20 feet apart, and add an evergreen row of loblolly pine seedlings for winter protection. If the goal is one shade tree near the house rather than a stand, our larger red oak trees are the better fit. More bulk options are in our tree seedlings and wildlife friendly plants collections. What Is the Key to Cherrybark Oak Seedling Survival? The key to cherrybark oak seedling survival is full sun and open ground: plant during dormancy, late fall to early spring, on the best-drained part of the site, and keep competing grass back for 2 to 3 years. We dig the seedlings dormant at our Altamont, Tennessee nursery and pack the roots damp for the trip. Planting checklist: Rehydrate roots in water for 1 to 2 hours, and plant at the depth the seedling grew. Drive the planting bar deep so the taproot drops in straight, then heel the slit closed. Hold grass and vines back in a 3- to 4-foot circle for the first 2 to 3 seasons. Cage or tube each seedling, since deer browse young oaks hard. Water through dry spells in the first summer while roots take hold. Planting & Growing Information Botanical Name: Quercus pagodaPlant Family: Fagaceae (beech family), red oak groupShips: Bare root, packs of 100 or 500, 6–12 or 12–18 inches; ships between November 15 and 29Planting Zone: 6–9Height at Maturity: 60–100+ feetSpread: 40–70 feetGrowth Rate: Fast, often 2 feet or more per yearSpacing: 10–12 feet for timber and reforestation; 12–15 feet in a windbreak rowSun or Shade: Full sun, 6+ hours dailyWater Needs: Moderate; thrives in moist, well-drained soil and handles brief floodingSoil: Deep, fertile, well-drained bottomland loam, pH 5.0–6.5Bloom Season: March–April (catkins)Fall Color: Bronze, russet, yellow and muted redCare: Plant on the best-drained ground, keep a clear 3- to 4-foot circle for 2–3 years, mulch, shelter each seedling and water in dry spells.Plant Attributes: Fast-growing native oak, premium red oak timber, acorns for deer, turkeys and ducks, very tall and long-lived Cherrybark Oak Seedlings FAQ How fast do cherrybark oak seedlings grow? Quickly. With sun and well-drained bottomland soil, established cherrybark oak seedlings often gain 2 feet or more each year, faster than most other oaks. Why is it called cherrybark oak? Cherrybark oak is named for its bark, which breaks into narrow, scaly plates that resemble the bark of black cherry. What is the difference between cherrybark oak and southern red oak? Cherrybark oak grows on well-drained bottomlands and has 5 to 11 evenly spaced leaf lobes, while southern red oak grows on dry uplands and has 3 to 7 curved lobes with a bell-shaped base. How far apart should you plant cherrybark oak seedlings? Plant cherrybark oak seedlings 10 to 12 feet apart for timber and reforestation, which works out to about 300 to 435 seedlings per acre. What zones do cherrybark oak seedlings grow in? Cherrybark oak grows in USDA zones 6 to 9, across the Southeast and the lower Mississippi valley. Grown and Shipped by TN Nursery TN Nursery has grown hardy native plants since 1959, more than 65 years of experience, and has supplied plants to major U.S. landmarks like the Washington Monument and Arlington National Cemetery. Timber investors, bottomland restoration crews and hunting landowners order our Altamont, Tennessee cherrybark oak seedlings by the hundred. Further reading: How Long Do Oak Trees Live?, Benefits of Tree Seedlings During Restoration and Landscaping with Native Plants for Wildlife Conservation. {"@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{"@type": "Question", "name": "How fast do cherrybark oak seedlings grow?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "Quickly. 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