Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia' – Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia'

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Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia' – Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia'

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One of the best known winter oak cultivars. The crown is broad and loose and the branches droop somewhat. Only old trees develop shallow grooves in the bark. Young twigs are greenish-brown. The leaves emerge 2 weeks later than those of Q. robur: they are yellowish-green, narrow lanceolate to narrow elongated. A remarkable difference with the species is that the tough leathery leaves are unlobed, especially the first growth in spring. The leaves that emerge second show more resemblance to those of the species. The leaf edge is smooth and slightly undulating. The ovoid stalkless acorns are grouped together and are one-third to one-quarter enclosed in the cupule: the latter is covered with small contiguous scales. The tree also grows in dry soil provided that it is not too poor.

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Specifications
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Height
16 - 20 m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
greyish-brown, remains smooth for a long time
Leaf
narrow lanceolate, unlobed, green, 8 - 18 cm
Flowers
yellowish-brown ♂ catkins, 5 - 8 cm long, May
Fruits
ovoid acorns, 2 - 2.5 cm, in groups of several together
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutritious, can take dry conditions
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
France, 1843
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia'

Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia' can eventually reach a height of 16 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 16 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus petraea 'Mespilifolia' blooms in may.
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