Quercus falcata ~ Southern Red Oak size-10-g full-sized (6-8 ft) deciduous native

full-sized (6-8 ft) deciduous native azalea shrub

The clusters of small rich red orchid-like flowers with yellow centers bloom from late spring through summer

The pale lavender flowers grow in abundance on short stalks above the grass-like medium green foliage in summer and is followed by small clusters of black berries

(2) Bruce Kirchoff from Greensboro

Quercus falcata ~ Southern Red Oak size-10-g full-sized (6-8 ft) deciduous nativeSouthern Red Oak is a large natives deciduous tree with a straight trunk and an open rounded crown. The dark green foliage with pale green undersides are variable on the same tree, ranging from 3 9 bristle tipped lobes and has an insignificant reddish brown fall color but holds its leaves to late fall. The round acorns have bowl shaped cups and take two growing seasons to mature. Best grown in full sun and humusy, rich, dry to medium well drained