Quercus cocciferoides
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.
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Green Brown Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical 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
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
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