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Algerian oak

Quercus canariensis

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Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae
Common Names: Mirbeck's oak

About this plant

Q. canariensis is a large deciduous tree, initially narrow, later becoming broadly rounded, with glossy, dark green leaves up to 15cm in length, persisting well into winter. Insignificant greenish-yellow flowers

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. A fast growing spreading deciduous tree

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sowing as soon as ripe, in a coldframe or grafting in mid-atumn or early winter

Pests

May be attacked by aphids and gall wasps

Diseases

May be subject to oak wilt and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years