Quercus turneri 'Pseudoturneri' - 30-40 CM P9

Description
Green, oval fruits emerge from these in September.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Quercus hispanica, Quercus pseudosuber.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * grey shoots * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * heat tolerant, drought resistant, thermophilic, sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring. Long-lasting.

Bark
Corky bark.

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

Growth habit
Oak 'Pseudoturneri' is ovoid in shape and has a closed crown. Slow-growing.

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).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in catkins from May to June.

fruit
The green, oval fruits of Quercus turneri 'Pseudoturneri' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus turneri 'Pseudoturneri' are tomentose, grey.

Root
Quercus turneri 'Pseudoturneri' is a deep-rooting plant.