QUERCUS rubra 'Aurea'

Commonly known as Red oak

Clear golden new leaves which remain yellowish all summer
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    matt leaves to 20cm (8in) long, cut into bristle-tipped lobes
  • Height
    15m (49ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
    Fast-growing, broad-crowned tree with smooth greyish brown or dark grey bark
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

QUERCUS rubra 'Aurea'

 
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£35.00 each 
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plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Leaves are prone to burning in strong sunshine
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi
    Place of origin
    Eastern North America
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold/yellow
    Turning green
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.

    RHS group 1
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    (Can be harmful to pets if eaten)
Quercus - Care Guide

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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