Cherrybark Oak
Quercus pagoda
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Cherrybark Oak highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 6 - 9
The hardy and majestic native Cherrybark Oak Tree (Quercus pagoda) is a mighty forest tree that supports an incredible amount of wildlife among its immense branches!
Growing tall, straight, and symmetrical, this fast-growing Shade Tree in the Red Oak family fills out its broad, round crown with glossy, dark green foliage. Growing 80 - 120 feet at maturity, the 30 - 60 feet wide strong branching fills out in gorgeous green pointed lobed foliage!
The fall color is yellowish-brown and drops in winter, unlike some Oaks that hold onto their foliage. The orange-brown acorns with scaly caps ripen from September to November, the local squirrel population will adore your yard! Other wildlife and songbirds will adore these trees for their broad nesting limbs and dense shelter.
Beautiful all winter, Cherry Bark Oaks are named for the mature bark that resembles a cherry tree and radiates warmth against the winter snow. Incredible legacy trees, these Oaks are easy to grow and become prominent specimens in the forest and landscape in USDA growing zones 6 to 9.
Planting and Application:
Cherrybark Oaks are beneficial street trees and shade trees and are mighty specimens for large areas. If you have a large yard, a single tree will become an outstanding lawn planting and provide your home and landscape with their cooling shade! Save energy and reduce cooling costs by planting these great trees to shade your home from the sun.
Plant these Oaks in groups or in windbreaks and shelterbelts to provide naturalized spaces. Hunters love how turkey and deer are drawn to the fall harvest of nuts, and birdwatchers enjoy the plethora of songbirds that arrive to nest and take shelter among the strong limbs. Groupings also help with these wind-pollinated trees to set a larger harvest.
These legacy trees are long-lived and ideal memorial plantings! Celebrate a milestone birthday, anniversary, or a wedding tree planting ceremony, or memorialize a loved one who has passed with a majestic tree to remember them by.
- Tall, Straight, Wide & Symmetrical
- Pointed Lobed Green Leaves
- Enormous Crown is Ideal Shelter, Cover, Food & Shade
- Warm Brown Late-Season Acorns
- Long-Lived Legacy Tree & Memorial Gift Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Oak Trees grow best in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic sites, but are adaptable to drier sites in full sun to partial shade. New trees appreciate regular moisture until they are established, but once they are you will only need to water them during drastic drought conditions. Plant new trees with the life-long symbiotic relationship of Nature Hills Root Booster and regular fertilizer. Top the soil around the drip line beneath the canopy with a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch. Prune in late winter to correct branching and remove winter dieback.
- Full Sun At Maturity & Can Handle Part Shade When Young
- Must Have Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Moist Water Requirements
- Mulch Well When Young
- Prune in Late Winter
- Hardy Native Deciduous Tree
Get magnificent shade and native adaptability, the Cherrybark Oak Tree creates a legacy for generations! Hurry and order yours today at NatureHills.com!
