QUERCUS rhysophylla 'Maya'

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

Pot size 3 - 5 Litre

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Plant Details

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
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)
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
Rounded to broadly spreading

Mature Size

to 10m (33ft)
	8m (26ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Pruning group

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.
Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Neutral to acid soil
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Shelter from cold, drying winds