Quercus rubra 'Boltes Gold' - 30-40 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Red oak 'Aurea' (Quercus rubra) is a sprawling, roundish large tree with decorative, oval fruits. The Red oak 'Aurea' also has egg-shaped, yellow-green leaves. The golden-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Quercus ambigua, Quercus borealis.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * golden yellow shoots * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Red oak 'Aurea' are yellow-green, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 10 - 23 cm tall. Golden yellow shoots. Red oak 'Aurea' turns bright orange-red in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Red oak 'Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red oak 'Aurea' is a sprawling and rounded large tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. As a rule, it grows 40 - 60 cm per year.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

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
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.

Fruit
The oval fruits of Quercus rubra 'Aurea' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus rubra 'Aurea' are smooth.

Root
Quercus rubra 'Aurea' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.