Quercus frainetto

Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect.

Quercus frainetto is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m at a fast rate.
It is hardy to zone 6. 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.

Landscape Uses:Seashore. Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted. This species thrives in Britain, despite our cooler summers, but it only bears acorns occasionally. The acorns ripen in their first year. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus. Special Features:Attractive foliage, Not North American native, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms.