- Family :
- Fagaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness :
- 4b
- Exposition :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 15 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 5 m
- Crown shape :
- Columnar and narrow
- Roots :
- Intermediate, less deeply rooted than other oaks.
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- 7,5 m
- Growth rate :
- Medium
- Soil and moisture :
- Fertile, loamy, consistent and well drained; Medium humidity; pH: all.
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to la pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to salt spray :
- Medium
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Few pathological problems: powdery mildew; Few entomological problems.
- Special comments :
- Low hardiness, to be planted in sheltered locations; good substitute for Lombardy poplar.
