Quercus cocciferoides

Trees

A semi-evergreen medium tree or large shrub, which branches to ground level, reaching around 15m. The leaves are green above, though emerge pale and downy, remaining so on their lower surface. They have a serrated edge for the top half of the leaf and a smooth edge along the base half. If the leaves fall, they become yellow-brown beforehand. Acorns are small and mostly covered by their cup.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Higher than 12 metres

Max Spread

wider than 8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Fagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched, Bushy
Potentially harmful
Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
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
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Suited to large gardens and parkland in the most sheltered spot in mild areas. Grow in preferably limey, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in good light. See tree cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed soon after it drops or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus