Leaves: Closely related to the Southern Red Oak, the Cherrybark oak differs in that the leaf is uniformly 5-11 lobed, 5 to 9" long and 4 to 5" wide. The sinuses are not as deep as those on Q.falcata and the lobe margins run at right angles to the main rib.

LOCATION

Owner: Athens-Clarke County
Nominated by: Dick Field(May 2005)
Accessible: Yes. Vine St. R/W at Dublin; Facing a large vacant lot.
Coordinates: State Plane
GA West NAD83 (feet)
E: 2,543,571 N: 1,439,115


Notes: The species is often found in the bottomlands from New Jersey to Florida and west to Missouri and Texas. Best development is on loamy ridges and in well-drained bottomland hardwood stands. The long, clear boles produce quality red oak lumber and because of its size and rapid growth, is a highly prized commodity in the wood products industry.

Bark: The bark becomes black and cherry-like in latter years, and is dark and scaly in the lower trunk and branches. Higher up, the branches of older trees appear light gray with a black cherry appearance, hence the name of the tree.

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