DAVIDSON TREASURE TREES

#062 Overcup Oak
(Quercus lyrata)

Tree sits right on the corner of Main Street and Concord Road near the Davidson Public Library. Tree #284 in the Davidson Street Tree Inventory

Statistics (2022)

  • Circumference (In.): 53″
  • Height (Ft.): 35′
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 21′
  • Diameter Breast Height (In.): 17″
  • Total Points: 93

More Information

  • Year Recognized: 2021
  • Current condition: Good
  • Property Type: Public
  • Ecological Value: Overcup Oak is native to central and southeast North America and can be found in the coastal and coastal plains of NC. Plant this tree in low-lying areas or along streams, rivers, or ponds in full sun to partial shade. It can be used as a shade tree. Like most native oak trees, this is a high-value wildlife plant.