QUERCUS x warei 'Chimney Fire'
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QUERCUS x warei 'Chimney Fire'
Commonly known as Oak
Vivid red autumn colour
£40.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Q. bicolor x Q. robur. Highly resistant to mildew -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, bracket fungi -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousPointed, stalked, smooth, leathery dark green leaves to 14cm (5½in) long, silver-downy beneath with 6-8 toothed lobes on each side. Shades of red and orange in autumn
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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TreeVigorous, strongly upright tree. Ovoid, brown acorns to 2.5cm (1in) long produced singly or in pairs, partially enclosed in silvery cups
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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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilDeep soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Conical
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Narrowly columnar
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
4m (13ft)
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