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QUERCUS laurifolia
Commonly known as Oak
Rounded tree with long-lasting foliage, bronze when young
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DeciduousNarrowly oblong to obovate, entire to 3-lobed, glossy dark green leaves
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Height15m (49ft) -
Spread15m (49ft)
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TreeTree with fissured, grey-black bark. Produces spherical-ovoid acorns. Leaves last well into winter
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
QUERCUS laurifolia
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Additional Features
Good to knowRequires lime-free soil
Pests & DiseasesAphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi
Place of originSoutheastern USA -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Lobed(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
(see photos above)
Obovate(see photos above) -
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 -
Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenCan be harmful to pets -
Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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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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