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Quercus x bushii is often confused with:: Quercus coccinea; Quercus marilandica
Plants that fill a similar niche:: Nyssa sylvatica; Quercus montana; Ulmus americana
Quercus x bushii has some common insect problems:: Aphids on Ornamental Landscape Plants; Galls on Oaks

Quercus x bushii

Common Name(s):

Bush Oak

Description

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.

See this plant in the following landscape:

Cultivars / Varieties:

'Seattle Trident'
Glossy leaves turn bronze in fall and remain on tree

'Seattle Trident'

Tags:

#shade tree #native tree #NC native #glossy leaves #leathery leaves #deciduous tree #fall color yellow #fall color red

Form of tree (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall — Form of tree (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Douglas Goldman, USDA CC BY-NC 4.0

Branches with leaves (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall — Branches with leaves (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Douglas Goldman, USDA CC BY-NC 4.0

Front and back of leaves (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall — Front and back of leaves (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Douglas Goldman, USDA CC BY-NC 4.0

Lobed margins (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall — Lobed margins (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Douglas Goldman, USDA CC BY-NC 4.0

End buds (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall — End buds (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Douglas Goldman, USDA CC BY-NC 4.0

Side view of acorns (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall — Side view of acorns (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Douglas Goldman, USDA CC BY-NC 4.0

Bottom view of acorns (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall — Bottom view of acorns (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Douglas Goldman, USDA CC BY-NC 4.0

Fissured bark (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall — Fissure bark (Moore County, NC)-Early Fall Douglas Goldman, USDA CC BY-NC 4.0

Cultivars / Varieties:

'Seattle Trident'
Glossy leaves turn bronze in fall and remain on tree

'Seattle Trident'

Tags:

#shade tree #native tree #NC native #glossy leaves #leathery leaves #deciduous tree #fall color yellow #fall color red

Attributes:
Genus:

Quercus

Family:

Fagaceae

Life Cycle:

Woody

Recommended Propagation Strategy:

Grafting

Seed

Country Or Region Of Origin:

Central and northeastern U.S.A.

Whole Plant Traits:
Plant Type:

Native Plant

Tree

Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:

Deciduous

Cultural Conditions:
Soil Texture:

Clay

High Organic Matter

Loam (Silt)

Sand

Shallow Rocky

Soil pH:

Acid (<6.0)

Alkaline (>8.0)

Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Soil Drainage:

Moist

Available Space To Plant:

24-60 feet

more than 60 feet

Fruit:
Fruit Type:

Nut

Fruit Description:

Acorns oval cap extends halfway down nut

Flowers:
Flower Color:

Brown/Copper

Green

Insignificant

Flower Inflorescence:

Insignificant

Flower Bloom Time:

Spring

Flower Description:

Inconspicuous

Leaves:
Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:

Deciduous

Leaf Color:

Green

Leaf Feel:

Glossy

Leathery

Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:

Gold/Yellow

Red/Burgundy

Leaf Type:

Simple

Leaf Arrangement:

Alternate

Leaf Shape:

Obovate

Leaf Margin:

Lobed

Hairs Present:

No

Leaf Description:

Oboval rounded lobes dark green above lighter yellow and hairy below. Attractive red to yellow fall color.

Bark:
Surface/Attachment:

Fissured

Furrowed

Stem:
Stem Color:

Brown/Copper

Red/Burgundy

Stem Is Aromatic:

No

Stem Surface:

Hairy (pubescent)

Stem Description:

Stout, tomentose when young glabrous as the season progresses. 1 cm long buds.

Landscape:
Landscape Theme:

Native Garden

Design Feature:

Shade Tree