BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An unusual new introduction from Holland, Quercus cerris 'Curly Head' is a dwarf cultivar with dark green, curly leaves and a distinctive upright habit. The leaves are very ornamental, turning bronze in autumn and staying on the branches for a long time before finally falling.

As it is very slow growing, Quercus cerris 'Curly Head' is an ideal choice of oak tree for growing in gardens with very limited space.

Supplied Size: bare root plant

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Fertile, well drained. Quercus cerris 'Curly Head' grows well on chalky soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Very Slow
• Habit: Quercus cerris 'Curly Head' is eventually a very small, upright tree.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft) / [1 m (3 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft) / [60 cm (2 ft) after 10 years]

• Notes: Quercus cerris 'Curly Head' tolerates maritime environments and generally grows well in coastal gardens. The leaves of this oak are resistant to mildew.