Quercus ×hispanica – Spanish oak

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Quercus ×hispanica – Spanish oak

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Quercus ×hispanica is a large, semi-evergreen to evergreen tree with a round crown. Usually the tree grows 10-15 m tall, but under favourable conditions it can grow significantly taller. The dark grey bark is thick and deeply grooved, but does not become corky, as in Q. suber. The oblong to ovoid leaves are variable in shape. They have 4-8 coarse teeth on both edges, each tooth extending into a short needle. The upper surface is deep green, the underside densely grey-green hairy. Flowering is not very conspicuous and may be followed by rather large, long egg-shaped acorns. These are about half enclosed by the cup. This is set with recurved prong-shaped scales.
Q. ×hispanica is a natural species hybrid between Q. cerris and Q. suber, but in the area where both species occur, the tree is rare. In cultivation, Q. ×hispanica is significantly more common. Naturally, Q ×hispanica grows on fairly dry, calcareous soils. So a well-drained calcareous soil is also recommended in cultivation. The tree is resistant to road salt and air pollution.

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Specifications
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Height
10-15(30)m
Width
10-15m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs glossy brown, densely hairy, bark dark grey, thick and grooved
Leaf
elongated to ovate, 5-12 cm long, deep green
Flowers
catkins, ♂ pale yellow, 4-7 cm long, may
Fruits
long ovoid acorn, 3-4 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7 (-17,7 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Southern France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and the Balkans
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt suitable for dry soil can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus ×hispanica

Quercus ×hispanica can eventually reach a height of 10-15(30)m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus ×hispanica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-15(30)m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus ×hispanica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus ×hispanica 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 ×hispanica blooms in may.
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