Quercus pagoda ~ Cherrybark Oak year-round-interest Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in

Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage and give way to papery wing-like seed pods that mature mid-spring

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Prefers full sun in cooler climates

Quercus pagoda ~ Cherrybark Oak year-round-interest Inconspicuous green flowers bloom inCherrybark Oak is a large native deciduous tree with a broad rounded crown, and a straight trunk that develops vertical cherry like ridges on the bark as it matures. The lobes of the glossy deep green foliage with pale undersides are tipped with bristles and turn yellow brown in fall. The small acorns have scaly cups and take two growing seasons to mature. Best grown in full sun and rich well drained acidic soils. Quercus pagoda supports a wide