Quercus dentata – Daimyo oak

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Quercus dentata – Daimyo oak

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Grows to approx. 30 m in its original habitat but in Europe only to approx. 15 m. The crown is round: like the heavy main branches the trunk is rough and dark grey, later with deep grooves. The thick twigs, hairy at first but later bare, are a remarkable feature. The leaves are remarkably large, 15 - 30 cm long – even up to 50 cm on young shoots. Width 9 - 14 cm: young leaves up to 30 cm. The edge is shallow-lobed to undulating. The upper side is matt dark green, the underside lighter green with velvety hairs. Young leaves are completely covered with hairs. The acorns are in small bundles, are 2 cm in size and half enclosed by the cupule. The cupules are covered with long narrow scales that project or are bent backwards. The tree bears fruit from a young age.

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Specifications
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Height
8 - 15 (30) m
Crown
spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
dark grey, rough, later with deep grooves, young twigs grey
Leaf
obovate, rough shallow lobes, dark green, 15 -30 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
gold coloured ♂ catkins, 6 - 8 cm long, May
Fruits
acorns, ovoid to round, up to 2 cm, in bundles
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well drained
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
parks, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan, Korea, Northern and Western China
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus dentata

Quercus dentata can eventually reach a height of 8 - 15 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus dentata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 15 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Quercus dentata turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Quercus dentata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus dentata 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 dentata blooms in may.
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