Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver' – Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver'

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Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver' – Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver'

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Medium-size semi-evergreen with a broad oval crown growing to around 8 m tall. The young twigs are grey-green, the old bark is dark grey-brown and grooved. The oval leaves emerge inconspicuous silver-grey, turning grey-green later in the summer. This gives the whole tree a beautiful colour scheme. The leaves are shallow serrated-lobed. They are semi-evergreen and will fall if it is too cold. The tree was named after Robert and Jelena de Belder’s Hemelrijk estate (Arboretum Kalmthout) where the tree was selected. Sometimes this tree is called ‘Hemelrijk’, which leads to confusion because Q. ellispsoidalis also has a cultivar called ‘Hemelrijk’. Its correct name is ‘Hemelrijk Silver’ on account of the striking leaf colour. A beautiful, healthy park tree which has few demands as to soil, provided it is not too wet. Protect against severe frost and cold, drying wind.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Width
6-10m
Crown
broad oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
bark dark grey-brown, grooved
Leaf
oval, serrated-lobed, matt grey-green, 6 - 12 cm
Flowers
pale yellow ♂ catkins, May
Fruits
elliptical to oval, approx. 4 cm, cupule densely covered with reflexed scales
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, preferably not too wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7 (-17,7 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to de-icing salt
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Arboretum Kalmthout, Kalmthout, Belgium, before 2002
Synonyms
Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt oval 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown greygreen yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
Related projects
Botanic Sanctuary – Antwerpen
Frequently asked questions
Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver'

Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus ithaburensis 'Hemelrijk Silver' blooms in may.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.