- Botanical name: Quercus palustris 'Green Dwarf'
- Common name: Pin oak
- Family: Fagaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Low maintenance plant
The dwarf pin oak, Quercus palustris ‘Green Dwarf’ is a much slower growing cultivar of the species.
Given its small size, Quercus palustris ‘Green Dwarf’ is a great for small gardens, producing a globose head of glossy green leaves. In autumn the leaves turn a spectacular shade of red before falling.
For best results, grow Quercus palustris ‘Green Dwarf’ in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil.
How to grow Quercus 'Green Dwarf'
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Plant size
4m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Quercus 'Green Dwarf' and wildlife
Quercus 'Green Dwarf' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Quercus 'Green Dwarf' poisonous?
Quercus 'Green Dwarf' is harmful if ingested and causes an upset stomach. Its foliage and seeds are toxic.
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to Livestock
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to People
Plants that go well with Quercus 'Green Dwarf'
