Overcup Oak Tree Berries For Pennsylvania be cautious not to over prune All Fern Plants be cautious not to over prune it produces small but nectar rich flowers that support a variety of pollinators Coming into leaf with a wide‚ rounded crown in the spring‚ the oak provides an amazing display of bright green new leaves․ With rough‚ scaly gray to reddish brown bark that becomes furrowed and scaly as the tree matures‚ the tree's delicate‚ soft‚ smooth and thin leaves create a natural contrast․ Due to its great adaptability‚ it is commonly used as a border tree along sidewalks and pedestrian paths‚ ornamental and accent tree in parks‚ and for woodland borders in residential landscaping․ In addition to its utility‚ this tree adds to the beauty and visual interest of outdoor living spaces of the garden․ As an ornamental‚ Overcup Oak has a reduced ecological cost when compared to many other commonly used species