Quercus x hispanica (Spanish Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesx hispanica
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Tree (evergreen)
OriginA hybrid cross between Q. cerris (Turkey Oak) and Q. suber (Cork Oak).

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-18 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
HeightUp to 30 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionQuercus x hispanica is a semi-evergreen tree or shrub with toothed leaves.
LandscapeOaks make a good choice for parks and large gardens and bonsai.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionOblong-elliptic, dark green above, yellow-white tomentose beneath, 4 - 10 ⨉ 2 - 4 cm with apex acute, margin sinuate-dentate, venation pinnate (secondary veins paired oppositely).
Fruit DescriptionAcorns are 3 - 4 ⨉ 2 cm, oblong-ovoid, cupule (the cup that tops the acorn) scales are erect to reflexed and enclose half or more of the nut. Ripe in the second year.

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