Quercus rubra Aurea Group #037.1989A
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Plant Accession Number:
037.1989A
Accepted Name:
Quercus rubra L. Aurea Group
Accession Date:
Jul 1, 1989
Date of Planting:
1990
Garden Area:
Woodland Garden North of Stream
Recorded Heights:
| Height | Date |
|---|---|
| 3.7 Metres | May 15, 2008 |
| 12 Metres | Aug 15, 2009 |
| 15 Metres | Apr 24, 2011 |
| 14 Metres | Mar 2, 2012 |
Group:
section Lobatae (the red oaks)
Taxon Description:
This name covers trees and cultivars of the species with golden yellow young foliage turning green after mid-summer. It has reached 22 m in Stirling, Scotland.The leaves on our tree are a dramatic buttery yellow when they emerge, mostly turning greener as the year progresses.
Categories:
- Quercus Species