QUERCUS rhysophylla 'Maya'
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QUERCUS rhysophylla 'Maya'
Commonly known as Loquat-leaf oak
A hardy Mexican oak with attractive downy reddish new growth maturing to a bullate glossy green
£35.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungus -
Place of origin
Mexico -
EvergreenWavy-margined, thick, leathery leaves with prominent veins, 6-22cm (2½-8in) long
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
To 10m (33ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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TreeSmall, branching tree. Dark grey, deeply furrowed bark. Small, ovoid acorns 1-1.5cm (¾in) long, take 2 seasons to mature
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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 moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Sizeto 10m (33ft)
8m (26ft)
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