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  • QUERCUS semecarpifolia
    QUERCUS semecarpifolia
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    QUERCUS semecarpifolia

    Commonly known as Oak

    One of the most attractive and unusual of oak species with broad leathery leaves, spiny at the margins
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    2 to 3 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £40.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      A mulch of the leaves is said to repel slugs, though fresh leaves inhibit plant growth
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungus
    • Place of origin
      Himalayas
    • Evergreen
      Elliptic to oblong thick, leathery leaves 5-12cm (2-5in) long, 2.5-7.5 cm (1-3in) wide. New leaves are spiny-toothed, bright green above, nearly white beneath
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      To 10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Very slow-growing small tree developing a broad crown with age. Dark grey bark cracking into rectangular scales
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
      Protect with mulch in severe winters
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Requires a warm summer to do well
    • harmful if eaten
      (Can be harmful to pets if eaten)
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      to 10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
       
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    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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