Oglethorpe Oak
Quercus oglethorpensis
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Few oaks in North America are rarer. Quercus oglethorpensis went unnoticed by science until 1940, when the botanist Wilbur Duncan described it from material gathered in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and gave it the county's name; even now it is known from only a scattering of stands across the Georgia and South Carolina Piedmont, with far-flung outliers in Louisiana and Mississippi, and it sits on every serious list of oaks of conservation concern. It is, despite long mislabeling, a member of the white oak group: the leaves are narrow, elliptic, and untoothed, without the bristle tips of the red oaks, and the acorns ripen in a single season rather than waiting out two. Those leaves are the ornament, slim and refined for an oak, turning soft orange to red in autumn over a clean, rounded crown of moderate size, more at home on a campus or a large lawn than many of its outsized cousins. We grow it because someone must; the fuller history and ecology are laid out in our guide to the species. To plant one is a small act of keeping, a way of holding a vanishing tree in the ground a little longer, and that, more than the fall color, is the reason to find it room.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 6–8
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 40–60 Feet
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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Can I make changes to my order after it’s been placed?
At Woodlanders, we strive to fulfill orders as quickly as possible. Therefore, we can only accommodate changes to your order within the first 24 hours after it has been placed. These changes include adding or removing products and modifying the delivery address. If you need to make any changes or if there has been a mistake with your order information, please reach out to us promptly via our CONTACT page with your order number for the quickest resolution.
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