Quercus pubescens – Downy oak, White oak

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Quercus pubescens – Downy oak, White oak

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Occurs naturally in warm sunny regions on moist calcareous mountainsides. There it sometimes attains a height of up to 20 m. When cultivated, Q. pubescens is grafted onto Q. robur and remains smaller. The grey trunk has deep cork-like grooves. The buds and young twigs are covered in soft felt-like hairs. The leaves vary in shape: obovate to elliptical. Length 5 - 10 cm, width 3 - 5 cm. The underside of the leaf is also covered in soft hairs. The leaves are irregular, mostly with shallow lobes. The lobes are sometimes rounded off bluntly, sometimes pointed. The leaves somewhat resemble those of Q. robur but remain considerably smaller. The acorns are grouped in twos and fours and are half enclosed by the cupule: the latter is covered with contiguous scales that carry felt-like hairs.
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Specifications
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Height
12 - 16 (20) m
Width
10-15m
Crown
oval, later round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, cork-like grooves, young twigs covered with soft felt-like hairs
Leaf
obovate to elliptical, green, 5 - 10 cm
Flowers
gold-coloured ♂ catkins, May
Fruits
ovoid acorns in groups of up to four, 1.5 - 2 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
calcareous and loamy, somewhat moist
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
tree containers, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
central and southern Europe, Caucasus and Asia Minor
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus pubescens

Quercus pubescens can eventually reach a height of 12 - 16 (20) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus pubescens is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 12 - 16 (20) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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

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  • 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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