Quercus pyrenaica 'Pendula' – Pyrenean oak

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Quercus pyrenaica 'Pendula' – Pyrenean oak

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This weeping variety of Q. pyrenaica grows to be a broad tree with very pendulous branches. The crown is half-open. The thin twigs are grey and downy, later smooth and olive-green. The leaves vary in size: 10 - 18 cm long and 3.5 - 10 cm wide. They are covered with yellowish-green felt-like hairs on both sides. The underside remains hairy. The lobes are narrower than those of the species and mostly very deeply incised. The leaves are a somewhat paler green than those of the species. The elongated ovoid acorns are grouped in twos and fours and are half enclosed by the cupule: the latter is covered with long contiguous scales that carry felt-like hairs. Some believe that 'Pendula' is a natural variety and wild populations of Q. pyrenaica do include trees with an emphatic weeping shape.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Width
5-9m
Crown
broad weeping, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, grooved, thin pendulous twigs
Leaf
obovate to elongated, green, 10 - 18 cm
Flowers
gold-coloured ♂ catkins, late June
Fruits
elongated ovoid acorns, in bundles of 2 to 5, Ø 1.5 - 2.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
calcareous, loamy sandy soils
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °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
Origin
Netherlands, 1876
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 broad weeping 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green greygreen yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Quercus pyrenaica 'Pendula'

Quercus pyrenaica 'Pendula' can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus pyrenaica 'Pendula' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus pyrenaica 'Pendula' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus pyrenaica 'Pendula' 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 pyrenaica 'Pendula' blooms in june.
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