QUERCUS 'Belle d'Aquitaine'
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QUERCUS 'Belle d'Aquitaine'
Commonly known as Oak
Red new shoots. Deep orange to red autumn colour
Grafted
£40.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A Q. rysophylla hybrid -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi -
Place of origin
Garden origin. France. B. Chassé -
Deciduous5 to 6 variably lobed leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long with toothed margins
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Fully hardy
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SilverSilvery green with coppery red tints
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Lobed
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeAttractive, symmetrical habit. Autumn colour deep orange to red
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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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained 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
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