Quercus texana - 60-80 CM P11 WHIP

Description
The Spanish oak (Quercus texana) is a conical, broad garden plant that produces golden yellow flowers. They appear in May. These produce light brown, oval fruits. The Spanish oak also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Quercus nuttallii.

Bulletpoints
* Olive green shoots * attractive red autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Spanish oak are dark green, ovate, lobed. Spanish oak turns bright red in autumn.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Spanish oak has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spanish oak is conical and broad in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Flower
The golden yellow flowers appear in May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus texana are olive green.