Quercus pubescens - 1/0 10-20 CM

Description
The Downy oak (Quercus pubescens) is a roundish small tree that produces golden yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear in May. These produce brown-yellow fruits. The Downy oak also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey, deeply fissured and corky. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 16 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * Flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Downy oak are medium green, egg-shaped. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Grey, deep-cracked, corky bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Downy oak has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The golden yellow flowers of Downy oak appear in catkins in May.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub