About
A slow growing, deciduous tree to 10m tall, with stout shoots and a rounded crown on maturity. Leaves are very large, glossy, and shallowly lobed, and turn deep orange to pink in autumn. Small greenish-yellow catkins are produced in spring, followed by near-spherical single acorns.
About the genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
ToxicityPets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, fertile, well-drained neutral to acidic soil
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, oak slugworm, oak gall wasp and oak processionary moth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus