QUERCUS rhysophylla 'Maya'

A hardy Mexican oak with attractive downy reddish new growth maturing to a bullate glossy green

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC

£35.00 each

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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungus
Place of origin
Mexico
Evergreen
Wavy-margined, thick, leathery leaves with prominent veins, 6-22cm (2½-8in) long
Fully hardy
Lobed
Lanceolate
Ovate
Height
To 10m (33ft)
Spread
8m (26ft)
Tree
Small, branching tree. Dark grey, deeply furrowed bark. Small, ovoid acorns 1-1.5cm (¾in) long, take 2 seasons to mature
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.
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
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
Rounded to broadly spreading