Quercus robur 'Pendula' – Weeping oak

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Quercus robur 'Pendula' – Weeping oak

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Ornamental weeping form attaining 10-15 (20) m in height and 7 - 15 m in breadth. The branches grow somewhat away from the trunk and the twigs are very pendulous. They sometimes grow 2 m in length per year and touch the ground. The bark is dark grey, later grooved. Young twigs are reddish-brown. The variable leaves are obovate to elongated oval, 5 - 14 cm long and 4 - 8 cm wide, with 3 to 5 pairs of blunt lobes. The foliage is often densely grouped at the end of the twigs. The leaves emerge brownish-red in the spring. They do not remain on the tree for long in the winter, which produces a pronounced winter silhouette. The ovoid acorns are grouped in twos to sixes and are a maximum of one-third enclosed in the cupule: the latter is covered with small, triangular, contiguous scales. Very suitable as an arbour tree.

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Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 (20) m
Crown
broad weeping, half-open crown
Bark and branches
dark grey, deep grooves, twigs reddish-brown
Leaf
obovate, lobed, green, 5 - 14 cm
Flowers
greenish-yellow catkins, 2 - 4 cm long, May
Fruits
ovoid to oval acorn, 1.5-2.5 cm, in groups of 2 to 6
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
nutritious and moist
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °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
Origin
England, 1788
Synonyms
Quercus robur var. dauvessii
Clear stem tree acid soil 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 weeping 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Quercus robur 'Pendula'

Quercus robur 'Pendula' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 (20) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus robur 'Pendula' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 (20) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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