Quercus robur 'Zeeland' - STDS 12-14 CM RB

Description
The Common oak 'Zeeland' (Quercus robur) is a columnar large tree with decorative, grey-green fruits. These are small. In May, it produces yellow flowers arranged in catkins. The Common oak 'Zeeland' also has leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and is around 4 metres wide. The Common oak 'Zeeland' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Quercus pedunculata.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive yellow-brown autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, heat-loving, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common oak 'Zeeland' are dark green, ovate, leathery, alternate, lobed. They are about 10 - 15 cm tall. Common oak 'Zeeland' turns bright yellow-brown in autumn.

Bark
Grey-brown, deep-fissured, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common oak 'Zeeland' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common oak 'Zeeland' is a large, columnar tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow flowers of Common oak 'Zeeland' appear in catkins in May.

Fruit
The grey-green fruits of Quercus robur 'Zeeland' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are small.

Use
Solitary, park, avenue, street tree

Root
Quercus robur 'Zeeland' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.