Quercus palustris 'Green Dwarf' - P9

Description
The Pin oak 'Green Dwarf' (Quercus palustris) is a large, spherical shrub with decorative, green, round fruits. It produces green flowers this year. The Pin oak 'Green Dwarf' also has roundish, medium green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide. The Pin oak 'Green Dwarf' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive copper-brown, red autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, tolerant of flooding, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Pin oak 'Green Dwarf' are medium green, roundish, alternate, lobed. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Pin oak 'Green Dwarf' is bright copper-brown to red in autumn.

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

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Pin oak 'Green Dwarf' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pin oak 'Green Dwarf' is a large shrub that grows spherically. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 15 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Fruit
The green, round fruits of Quercus palustris 'Green Dwarf' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus palustris 'Green Dwarf' are smooth.

Root
Quercus palustris 'Green Dwarf' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.