Quercus aliena

Quercus aliena is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m by 15 m .
It is hardy to zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is monoecious and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: medium and heavy soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic soils. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side. Lime tolerant. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young. The seed ripens in its first year. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus.