Quercus frainetto - 15-30 CM

Description
These produce light brown, oval fruits. The Hungarian oak also bears egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Quercus conferta, Quercus pannonica.

Bulletpoints
* olive green shoots * attractive amber-yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving, can be partially built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hungarian oak are dark green, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 10 - 20 cm in size. Hungarian oak is bright amber-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Hungarian oak has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus frainetto are olive green.

Root
Quercus frainetto is a deep-rooting plant.