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loquat oak

Quercus rysophylla

Low Maintenance

Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae

About this plant

Q. rysophylla is an evergreen, strong-growing, spreading tree to 20m tall with elliptic to lance-shaped, wavy-edged leaves to 2cm long and 8cm wide. New, downy leaves emerge in spring and sometimes summer a reddish-purple colour before maturing to a glossy, dark green with prominent veins and a blistered or puckered appearance. Small, ovoid acorns 1-1.5cm long follow inconspicuous flowers

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Does best when sheltered from cold, drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by grafting

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Over Hundred Years