Quercus frainetto - STDS 6-8 CM CONT

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 Hungarian oak are dark green, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall. Hungarian oak turns a 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible 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.