Quercus 'Chocha' F. Garin 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 of Q. rysophylla from a specimen at Chocha, Ustaritz, SW France, the property of Michel Duhart. Thought to be a hybrid with Q. rubra. |
Description Selected by Francisco Garin, Jardín Botánico de Iturraran, Spain. Leaves slightly leathery, intermediate in texture between Q. rysophylla and Q. rubra, orange fall color. |
Natural Distribution From cultivation |
Nomenclatural Standard (Cultivar) or Type Harold Hillier Herbarium 7892 HILL |