BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT: Available autumn/winter 2012

Description

A rare tree in the United Kingdom, Quercus semecarpifolia has eye-catching leaves and is native to a huge area from Eastern Afghanistan to Western China. An evergreen oak, this has large dark green, glossy, leathery leaves with a white underside which can be up to 10 - 12 cm long on an established plant.

Quercus semecarpifolia is a sought after species of oak which is ideal for for warm, sunny gardens.

Supplied Size: 2L deep containers (young plants only)

• Position: Warm in full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Quercus semecarpifolia requires a position with plenty of summer heat to do well in the U.K. and requires protection in severe winters.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Small tree with a branching rounded crown.
  • Height: up to 10 m (32 ft)
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft)

• Important: Please also note that although we usually guarantee plants for a year after purchase, we will NOT replace a Quercus semecarpifolia which is damaged or killed by winter cold.

Plant Video

An informal short video clip taken of a specimen plant in our own gardens. This Quercus semecarpifolia is currently four to five years old and has reached a height of approx 120 - 130 cm.