Quercus 'Macon' – Quercus 'Macon'

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Quercus 'Macon' – Quercus 'Macon'

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This cross between Q. macranthera and Q. frainetto was bred and grown in 1961 by Mr. Van Hooey of the Trompenburg Arboretum, Rotterdam. In its younger years it grew as a narrow spherical tree but later became more broadly spherical to almost ovoid. The leaves closely resemble those of Q. frainetto but are more obovate and remain a little smaller. The top of the leaf is somewhat more pointed. The dead leaves remain on the tree until deep into winter. The acorns are elongated, 3 - 4 cm long. The cupule is covered with contiguous scales. Despite being still young, the tree has already proved its worth as a park tree. Q. 'Macon' is also a very worthy avenue tree.

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Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 m
Width
8-12m
Crown
broad spherical to broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
dark greyish-brown, rough, young twigs with felt-like hairs
Leaf
obovate, deeply lobed, green, 10 - 15 cm
Flowers
gold coloured ♂ catkins, 7 - 10 cm long, May
Fruits
elongated acorns, 3 - 4 cm long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutritious, preferably loamy
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
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Trompenburg Arboretum, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1961
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil clay 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 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Quercus 'Macon'

Quercus 'Macon' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus 'Macon' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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