Bush oak is a native deciduous hybrid in the Fagaceae (beech) family. This large tree is a cross between Q. marilandica and Q. coccina . Growing up to a mature height of 65 feet tall Plant in full sun to phartial shade in many soil types as long as they are moist. The dark green leaves turn attractive red or yellow tones in the fall. This plant can be propagated by seed or grafting. Insects, Diseses, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids are an occasional pest problem producing honeydew that can drip on hard surfaces below the tree. Galls appear but cause no issues other than cosmetic. Powdery mildew and honey fungus are common disease problems.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.