About
A large, spreading, deciduous tree which reaches a height of between 6 and 10m, with drooping branches with downy young shoots. Golden catkins appear in late June followed by clusters of elongated oval-shaped acorns in autumn. The leaves are covered in yellow-green, felty hairs on both sides and paler green and more deeply cut than other varieties. Copes well with wet soil.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitPendulous weeping
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
CultivationSuited to large gardens and parkland. Grow in any well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in good light. See tree cultivation for further advice
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews