About

Quercus _ rosacea, the rosy oak, is a naturally occurring hybrid between the common oak and the sessile oak producing the characteristic lobed, dark-green leaves and acorns of both parents. A rewarding and ornamental native hybrid for a large, well-drained, sunny garden.

About the genus

Quercus, the oaks, are deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs with characteristic acorn fruits, lobed or toothed leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Among the most important, long-lived and ornamental of all trees.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.