Overview
Quercus myrtifolia is a spreading branched trees in the genus Quercus, part of the Fagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Quercus myrtifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural.
About
Quercus myrtifolia, the myrtle oak, is a North American species of oak. It is native to the southeastern United States (Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina). It is often found in coastal areas on sandy soils. It is an evergreen tree that can reach 12 meters (39 feet) tall, also appearing as a shrub in drier sites. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). Suggested uses include architectural. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Quercus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Quercus myrtifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Quercus myrtifolia
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Quercus myrtifolia?
Quercus myrtifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Quercus myrtifolia need?
Quercus myrtifolia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Quercus myrtifolia hardy in the UK?
Quercus myrtifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Quercus myrtifolia?
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn.
More in the Quercus genus
- Quercus acutissimaJapanese silkworm oak
- Quercus aucheriboz pirnal oak
- Quercus cerris 'Afyon Lace'Turkey oak 'Afyon Lace'
- Quercus chrysolepismaul oak
- Quercus frainetto 'Tortworth'
- Quercus gambeliiGambel oak
- Quercus garryanaOregon white oak
- Quercus georgianaGeorgia oak
