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  • QUERCUS x warei 'Chimney Fire'
    QUERCUS x warei 'Chimney Fire'
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    QUERCUS x warei 'Chimney Fire'

    Commonly known as Oak

    Vivid red autumn colour
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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
    • Deciduous
      Pointed, 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
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tree
      Vigorous, strongly upright tree. Ovoid, brown acorns to 2.5cm (1in) long produced singly or in pairs, partially enclosed in silvery cups
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Deep soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    • Conical
    • Narrowly columnar
    • Mature Size
      15m (49ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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