QUERCUS imbricaria
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QUERCUS imbricaria
Commonly known as Shingle oak
Long narrow oval leaves. Rich autumn colours
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£30.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, various bracket fungi. -
Place of origin
Central and eastern USA. -
Deciduousglossy dark green, laurel-like leaves to 18cm (7in) long, turning yellow-brown in autumn.
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
20m (66ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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TreeSpreading tree with smooth, grey-brown bark. Produces solitary, almost spherical acorns.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
(Can be harmful to pets if eaten) -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size20m (66ft)
15m (49ft)
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