Quercus obtusata × Q. rugosa #049.1999B
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Plant Accession Number:
049.1999B
Accepted Name:
Quercus obtusata × Q. rugosa
Accession Date:
Jul 1, 1999
Date of Planting:
2004
Garden Area:
Rifle Range Pentagon
Recorded Heights:
Height | Date |
---|---|
1.5 Metres | May 15, 2008 |
2 Metres | Aug 15, 2009 |
3.5 Metres | Feb 17, 2012 |
5 Metres | Aug 31, 2015 |
Recorded Spreads:
Spread | Date |
---|---|
2.7 Metres | Aug 31, 2015 |
Group:
section Quercus (the white oaks)
Taxon Description:
This is the suspected parentage of plants introduced from Mexico in 1999. A plant here has less convex leaves than Q. rugosa and one plant produced very good autumn colour in 2007. This hybrid, although very delicate, produces very striking leaves.Our two original plants have struggled to get going but have become established in the last three years.
Categories:
- Quercus Hybrids
Natural Range:
- Mex