Quercus lyrata ~ Overcup Oak 35-50ft-height and aphids

and aphids

sandy to loamy well-drained acidic soils

deeply lobed oak-like leaves that brilliant bronze and maroon in fall

IMAGES: Photo by  Phillip Merritt

Quercus lyrata ~ Overcup Oak 35-50ft-height and aphidsOvercup Oak is a medium sized native deciduous tree with a broad rounded crown and straight trunk with slightly shaggy bark. The large deep lobed foliage is dark green with a fuzzy white underside that turns shades of yellow brown in fall. The acorns have a cap that covers of the acorn. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Tolerates wet soils. Type: Tree Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 40 60 Spread: 40 60