Cherrybark Oak is one of the largest and most commercially valuable oaks of the southeastern United States, reaching heights of 130 feet with a tall, straight trunk and deeply ridged, plated bark resembling that of black cherry — hence its common name. It grows on moist, fertile bottomland soils and lower slopes, producing small acorns in great abundance. Considered the premier timber oak of the South, it also provides outstanding wildlife value with its acorns consumed by deer, turkeys, and wood ducks.
Best time to see a Cherrybark Oak
The best time to see a Cherrybark Oak is March–September, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,042 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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