Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida' (Pinnatifid Daimyo Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesdentata
Cultivar'Pinnatifida'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height12 m
Spread8-10 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLarge, rounded crown.
LandscapeExcellent for parks or large gardens.
PropagationPropagate by grafting onto the species rootstock.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey, rough, later with deep grooves.
Leaf DescriptionObovate, very deeply lobed, dark green leaves 10-25 cm.
Flower DescriptionGold coloured 'Y' shaped catkins, 6 - 8 cm long.
Fruit DescriptionAcorns, ovoid to round, up to 2 cm, in bundles.

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