Quercus hickelii – Quercus hickelii

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Quercus hickelii – Quercus hickelii

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Specifications
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Height
8-15 m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
branches reddish brown: bark brown-grey, smooth to finely grooved
Leaf
obovate, up to 15 cm long and 10 cm wide with serrated leaf margin, glossy dark green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins, inconspicuous
Fruits
elongated ovoid acorn, 2-3 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
parks, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus hickelii

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

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

The leaves of Quercus hickelii turn yellow in autumn.

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