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QUERCUS pontica
Commonly known as Armenian oak, Pontine oak
Shrubby or round-headed tree. Stout, reddish shoots
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DeciduousObovate or broadly elliptic mid-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long with parallel veins ending in small, pointed teeth turn yellowish brown in autumn
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Height6m (20ft)
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Spread5m (15ft)
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TreeShrubby tree. Shallowly fissured, pale grey-brown bark and stout, reddish shoots. Ovoid acorns are produced singly or in stout-stalked clusters
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
QUERCUS pontica
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi.Place of originNortheastern Turkey, Caucasus.
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(Can be harmful to pets if eaten)
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
Quercus - Care Guide
- Introduction
- Hardy evergreen oaks
- More tender evergreen oaks
- Oak species with exceptional leaf colours in spring or autumn
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- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
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