Quercus ilicifolia - 80-100 CM C5 WHIP

Description
These produce grey-green fruits. The Bear oak also bears egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow, scarlet-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bear oak are dark green, ovate, alternate, and crenate. Bear oak is bright yellow to scarlet red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Bear oak has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bear oak is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 7 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub