Hungarian Crown oak
Quercus frainetto 'Hungarian Crown'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry or moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Oval
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hungarian Crown' oak (Quercus frainetto 'Hungarian Crown') is a tree for accent, woodland, and pollinator garden use. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate into an oval shape and tolerates drought. It sits low on the menu for deer. Its spring flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Sassafras, Rising Sun Texas redbud, Beautyberry, and Bracken.