Synonyms: Quercus coccinea var. tuberculata.
Typically found growing in dry soils. Quite common in Maryland's Piedmont and mountainous areas, but also occurs on the Coastal Plain (Brown and Brown, 1972).
Medium to large tree. "Distinguished from Eastern Black Oak in smaller, more deeply lobed leaves; also distinguished by buds that are pale only at tip, and a tightly scaled acorn cup. Distinguished from Pin Oak by drier habitat, a deeper acorn cup, hairy buds and rough bark. Fall color can be brighter red than on most oaks" (Sibley, 2009).
Host plant for various moth species including Common Gray Moth, Banded Tussock Moth and American Dagger Moth (Database of World's Lepidopteran Host Plants).
There are 79 records in the project database.
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