Quercus x jackiana 'Jefmir' (Admiration® Hybrid Oak)
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | x jackiana |
Cultivar | 'Jefmir' |
Registered Name | Admiration® |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Introduced by Jeffries Nurseries it is a hybrid oak (Q. alba x Q. bicolor) found in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, by Dr. Philip Ronald. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -46 - (-40) |
Temperature (°F) | -50 - (-40) |
Height | 12 m |
Spread | 9 m |
Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A hybrid oak with shaggy bark and glossy, dark green foliage that turns golden yellow in in the autumn with the leaves retained into the winter months. |
Shape | Pyramidal form. |
Landscape | Excellent specimen tree. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a well-drained, medium-textured, moist soil. |
Pests | No notable pest or disease problems. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | Shaggy bark. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are a dark glossy green, turning gold in autumn and remain throughout the winter. |