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QUERCUS rubra 'Aurea'
Commonly known as Red oak
Clear golden new leaves which remain yellowish all summer
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Deciduousmatt leaves to 20cm (8in) long, cut into bristle-tipped lobes
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Height15m (49ft) -
Spread10m (33ft)
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TreeFast-growing, broad-crowned tree with smooth greyish brown or dark grey bark
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Full sun -
Partial shade
QUERCUS rubra 'Aurea'
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Additional Features
Good to knowLeaves are prone to burning in strong sunshine
Pests & DiseasesAphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi
Place of originEastern North America -
Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold/yellowTurning green
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Leaf margin
Lobed(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingNeutral to acid soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(Can be harmful to pets if eaten)
Quercus - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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