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  • QUERCUS x bushii 'Seattle Trident'
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    QUERCUS x bushii 'Seattle Trident'

    Commonly known as Oak

    A magnificent foliage plant with pinkish new growth and glossy dark green leaves.
     
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    • Good to know
      A selected hybrid of Q. marilandica and Q. velutina. Raised from seed in 1937. Scions sent to Hilliers, UK, in 1962
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle
    • Deciduous
      Very large, trident-shaped leaves to 20cm (8in) long
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Height
      12m (39ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Medium-fast growing, branching tree. Prominently 3-lobed leaves turn bronze in autumn and are slow to fall
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • harmful if eaten
      (Can be harmful to pets if eaten)
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      12m (39ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
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