Habitat: Well-drained, fertile, dry to mesic uplands. Common in the coastal Plain and piedmont; infrequent and limited to the lowest elevations in mountains.
Wildlife value: Supports a wide variety of Lepidopteran (butterflies and moths). The acorns are eaten by woodpeckers, blue jays, white-breasted nuthatches, American crows, small mammals, wild turkey, white-tailed deer and black bear. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
Notes: Relatively fast grower for an oak.
Beloved Brook's Ruckersville Nursery Inventory
Nursery is open by appointment only. Email them to set up a time. This plant list if from the begging of the 2025 season and may be outdated. If there is something specific that you’re looking for, they recommend you confirm that they have it when you schedule an appointment
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