Quercus imbricaria ~ Shingle Oak non-flowering Stem rot may occur in

Stem rot may occur in poorly drained soils

Central America and Mexico

which deepens to dark green for summer before earning its long-lasting fall tones of rich red-burgundy

COMPANION PLANTS:  Sweet Flag

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Quercus imbricaria ~ Shingle Oak non-flowering Stem rot may occur inShingle Oak is a large native semi evergreen tree with a conical habit that broadens to a rounded crown as it ages. The long narrow glossy green foliage with pale undersides turn attractive yellow brown or brown red in fall and may persist through most of winter in the south. The round acorns have thin scaly cups and take two growing seasons to mature. Best grown in full sun and humusy, rich, well drained acidic soils. Shingle Oak has good pest