Cherrybark Oak
Quercus pagoda
Last reviewed: June 2026
Cherrybark Oak (Quercus pagoda) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
480"–960" H × 360"–600" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 13 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Cherrybark oak is a large, stately native tree with distinctive ridged bark and glossy green leaves that turn yellow to orange in fall. This fast-growing oak develops a broad, rounded crown and is valued for its impressive size and classic tree form.
In an HOA neighborhood
Cherrybark Oak is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, street edge, mid zone.
- Very large mature size requires adequate space
- Acorns may require periodic cleanup
Wildlife value
Host plant for Southern Hairstreak, Red-spotted Purple.
Supports numerous pollinators including native bees and beetles during spring blooming. The acorns provide food for wildlife, and the large canopy offers nesting sites for birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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