Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida'
Daimyo oak 'Pinnatifida'
'Pinnatifida' is an upright,deciduous, slow-growing tree to around 10m tall. Spreading branches with stout stems bear dark green, obovate leaves that are deeply cut into narrow and pointed lobes. Young leaves emerge edged pink in spring and turn shades of orange and yellow in autumn. Greenish-yellow catkins in spring are followed by clusters of brown acorns about 2cm long
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Pink Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Yellow | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in mid-autumn or late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
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