Quercus canariensis x robur Hybrid oak Ht 20-30m
Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Tolerates dry sites / Attractive autumn colours - brown / Attractive to birds / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
Broadly spreading, deciduous. Cross pollination regularly occurs between Q. canariensis and Q. robur, the hybrids growing quicker. Leaf shapes are variable and acorn production is heavy, edible to deer, sheep and ducks. Suited to the drier areas of NZ.