Quercus 'Belle d’Aquitaine' B. Chassé A.J. Coombes Tree of the Year: Quercus rysophylla Weatherby. International Dendrology Society Yearbook 2015. (45) (2015) |
Infrageneric Classification Subgenus Quercus, Section Lobatae |
Nomenclature Note Received acorns labeled as Q. rysophylla but is clearly a hybrid with an unknown parent. |
Description Selected by Béatrice Chassé, Arboretum des Pouyouleix, France. New leaves silvery green with a nice copper red accent. Autumn color from deep orange to red. |
Natural Distribution From cultivation |
Nomenclatural Standard (Cultivar) or Type Harold Hillier Herbarium 7891 HILL |