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Plant details
A giant of an oak from North America, capable of topping 30m (100ft), though you will have to wait decades for it to get that high. The leaves are greenish on the top side with a bluish tinge below, but they really flare up in the autumn when they turn red before falling. A good alternative for part shade is the variety 'Aurea' which grows half as high, with yellow spring leaves. It has been given the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Species: rubra
Plant type: Deciduous tree
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Dramatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 2500cm
Spread: 1000cm
Time to plant: October to December
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