Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' – Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya'

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Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' – Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya'

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The species Q. rysophylla is a tree, brought under cultivation from Mexico around 1978, that is not hardy in north-western Europe. The cultivar 'Maya' arose from seedlings and proves significantly more hardy than the species. Forms a medium-sized tree with a dense round crown. The dark grey bark is initially smooth but will later detach with square slabs revealing the lighter surface. The young shoots are deep brown-orange to deep brown-red. The large elliptical leaves are rough with toothed margins. They are up to 25 cm long. The summer leaves are a glossy dark green. The round acorns are pointed and are two-thirds to half enclosed by the cup. They are very short-stalked and appear to sit almost directly on the twig. A surprising park tree for any soil, if sufficiently moist.
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
5 - 6 m
Width
5-8m
Crown
round, semi-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs dark olive green, bark dark grey, smooth, later with square plates peeling off
Leaf
elliptical, edge serrated, rough, glossy dark green, 15 - 25 cm, evergreen
Flowers
oval, pointed, 1 - 2 cm, cupule with attached scales, light brown
Fruits
David Bömer, Boomkwekerij Bömer, Zundert, The Netherlands, 2006
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, if sufficiently moisturised
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
fair to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
De soort Q. rysophylla is een, omstreeks 1978 vanuit Mexico in cultuur gebrachte boom, die in Noordwest-Europa niet winterhard is. De cultivar 'Maya' ontstond uit zaailingen en blijkt beduidend beter winterhard dan de soort. Vormt een middelgrote boom met een dichte ronde kroon. De donkergrijze bast is aanvankelijk glad maar zal later met vierkante platen loslaten waardoor de lichtere ondergrond zichtbaar wordt. De jonge scheuten zijn diep bruinoranje tot diep bruinrood. De grote elliptische bladeren zijn ruw en hebben een getande rand. Ze zijn tot 25 cm lang. Het zomerblad is glanzend donkergroen. De ronde eikels zijn gepunt en worden voor tweederde tot de helft door het napje omsloten. Ze zijn zeer kort gesteeld en lijken vrijwel direct op de twijg te zitten. Een verrassende parkboom voor iedere grond, mits voldoende vochthoudend.
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green reddish brown yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya'

Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' 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 rhysophylla 'Maya' blooms in may.
General

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  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
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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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