{"product_id":"hungarian-oak-quercus-frainetto","title":"Hungarian Oak (quercus frainetto)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigorous, fast-growing deciduous oak (up to 30–40m tall), often quicker to establish than native oaks on suitable sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking bold, deeply lobed glossy green leaves (larger than English oak) turning rich yellow-brown in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive domed crown and attractive fissured bark; excellent specimen tree for parks, avenues, or large landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of dry, poor, or limestone\/chalky soils; more drought-resistant than many oaks once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces acorns for wildlife (jays, squirrels); supports insects and birds; long-lived and wind-firm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun; deep, well-drained soil (prefers neutral to alkaline, excels on chalk\/limestone but tolerates most except waterlogged); requires vast space – unsuitable for small gardens (mature spread 15–25m+).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root width; incorporate organic matter in very poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed competition and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning; protect young trees from rabbits and deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58492573122904,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2188.jpg?v=1789940115","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/hungarian-oak-quercus-frainetto","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}