Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' - 40-60 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Loquat leaf oak 'Maya' (Quercus rhysophylla) is a large pyramidal shrub that produces yellow-green flowers. They appear from May to June. The Loquat leaf oak 'Maya' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The red-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to around 7 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * red-brown shoots * sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Loquat leaf oak 'Maya' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, wavy. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Red-brown, early shoots. Loquat leaf oak 'Maya' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is required in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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).

Flower
The yellow-green flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Root
Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' is a deep rooter.