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Quercus texana 'New Madrid'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late 2012. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

A new introduction to the United Kingdom with vividly coloured spring leaves, Quercus texana 'New Madrid' was first discovered growing in New Madrid, Missouri, U.S.A. The new leaves are a deep burgundy-red when they emerge in spring, turning dark green as they age, before developing colourful red and orange tints in a good, crisp autumn. A rare and colourful garden tree.

Features

• Common name: Texas Red Oak.
• Position: Warm in full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Quercus texana 'New Madrid' grows best in warm parts of the U.K., with enough summer heat to ripen the new growth fully.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized tree in the U.K. with a branching rounded crown.
  • Height: up to 15 m (50 ft)
  • Spread: 10 m (32 ft)
• Notes: Quercus texana 'New Madrid' also makes a dramatic landscape tree.
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