Quercus imbricaria ~ Shingle Oak non-flowering (4) Sweet William Dianthus barbatus

(4) Sweet William Dianthus barbatus 'Heart Attack' Closeup 2816px

flattened 5-petaled bold lilac flowers bloom from late spring until frost

Central America and Mexico

Stem rot may occur in poorly drained soils

Quercus imbricaria ~ Shingle Oak non-flowering (4) Sweet William Dianthus barbatusShingle 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