Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil' – Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil'

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Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil' – Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil'

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Medium-sized tree with a somewhat irregular broadly conical to round crown. Grows significantly slower than the species and eventually stays smaller. The trunk has less thickness growth and the twigs are relatively thin. The most striking feature of 'Summer Veil' is its very deeply lobed leaves. The leaves are lobed to the main vein in many places. In turn, the pointed lobes are also coarsely toothed. The foliage is green in summer, turning yellow-brown in autumn and remaining on the tree until deep into winter, when it dries out. Prone to bark cracking in frost. The deeply lobed leaves give the tree an attractive, fine texture. This cultivar originated as a seedling of Q. cerris and was marketed by Van den Berk Nurseries, Sint-Oedenrode, the Netherlands.
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
5 - 6 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
broad pyramidal, semi-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs grey-brown to grey-green, felt-like, bark almost black, roughly grooved
Leaf
Elongated to oval, lobes very deeply incised, green, 6 - 12cm
Flowers
long ovoid, 2.5 - 3 cm, 1 - 4 together, cupule with long, narrow recurved scales
Fruits
Tree nursery M.M. Bömer, Zundert, Netherlands, 1995
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
preferably calcareous
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Middelgrote boom met een ietwat onregelmatige breed kegelvormige tot ronde kroon. Groeit beduidend langzamer dan de soort en blijft uiteindelijk kleiner. De stam heeft minder diktegroei en de twijgen zijn relatief dun. Het meest opvallende kenmerk van 'Summer Veil' zijn de zeer diep gelobde bladeren. De bladeren zijn op veel plaatsen tot op de hoofdnerf gelobt. De puntige lobben zijn op hun beurt ook grof getand. De bladern zijn 's zomers groen, kleuren geelbruin in de herfst en blijven tot diep in de winter verdroogd in de boom hangen. Gevoelig voor bastscheuren bij vorst. De diep gelobde bladeren geven de boom een fraaie, fijne textuur. Deze cultivar ontstond als zaailing van Q. cerris en werd door Van den Berk Boomkwekerijen, Sint-Oedenrode, Nederland op de markt gebracht.
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad conical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil'

Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus cerris 'Summer Veil' blooms in may.
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