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
£40.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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 -
EvergreenElliptic 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
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
To 10m (33ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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TreeVery slow-growing small tree developing a broad crown with age. Dark grey bark cracking into rectangular scales
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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
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Full sun
Requires a warm summer to do well -
harmful if eaten
(Can be harmful to pets if eaten) -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Sizeto 10m (33ft)
8m (26ft)
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