3,610 observationsLeast Concern
cherrybark oak
Quercus pagoda
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fagales βΊFamily: Fagaceae βΊGenus: Quercus
About
Quercus pagoda, the cherrybark oak, is one of the most highly valued red oaks in the southern United States. It is larger and better formed than southern red oak and commonly grows on more moist sites. Its strong wood and straight form make it an excellent timber tree. Many wildlife species use its acorns as food, and cherrybark oak makes a fine shade tree. Cherrybark oak was formerly considered to be a subspecies of southern red
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of cherrybark oak is Quercus pagoda.
- cherrybark oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- cherrybark oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- cherrybark oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- cherrybark oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- cherrybark oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- cherrybark oak belongs to the genus Quercus.