Quercus hickelii – Quercus hickelii

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Quercus hickelii – Quercus hickelii

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Quercus ×hickelii is a hybrid, created from a cross between Q. pontica and Q. robur. The tree is most similar to Q. pontica, but grows stronger, has slightly thinner branches, smaller leaf buds and smaller leaves. Q. ×hickelii forms a tree 8-15 m tall with a round crown. Branching usually starts already at a low height above ground level. The young twigs are reddish-brown, the older bark is brownish-grey, smooth to finely grooved. The inverted ovoid leaves have toothed leaf margins, with the tips of the teeth rounded. The leaves are a glossy dark green, turning brownish yellow to dark yellow before falling off in autumn. The leaves are on average about 5 cm smaller than in Q. pontica. The acorns are also slightly smaller than in Q. pontica. They are about a quarter surrounded by the nap, which is covered with felty scales.
Because Q. ×hickelii grows more vigorously than Q. pontica, it is more suitable as a tree. In terms of ornamental value, Q. pontica is slightly nicer though. Q ×hickelii grows best in fertile moist and loamy soils. The tree is sensitive to prolonged drought.

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Specifications
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Height
8-15 m
Width
8-15m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
branches reddish brown: bark brown-grey, smooth to finely grooved
Leaf
obovate, up to 15 cm long and 10 cm wide with serrated leaf margin, glossy dark green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins, inconspicuous
Fruits
elongated ovoid acorn, 2-3 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-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 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Quercus hickelii

Quercus hickelii can eventually reach a height of 8-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus hickelii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Quercus hickelii turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Quercus hickelii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus hickelii 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 hickelii blooms in may.
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