Family: Fagaceae
Quercus URBAFLORA® ‘Grace’
TREE / LARGE SHRUB
DECIDUOUS
Quercus URBAFLORA® ‘Grace’ is a climate-resilient oak, selected for future urban landscapes. Being an English and Iranian oak hybrid, it combines drought and heat tolerance with the ability to withstand periods of flooding once established, making it ideal for environments facing extreme weather conditions. Its large, ornate downy leaves and hairy shoots enhance airborne particulate capture, improving air quality while supporting biodiversity.
Fast-growing and adaptable to a variety of soils, this tree thrives in sun or part shade and develops a neat upright habit, reaching up to 18 metres in height. Its dense wood contributes to carbon storage, making it a sustainable choice for urban greening projects.
Features:
air purification
carbon sequestration
supports biodiversity
drought tolerant
heat tolerant
low maintenance
climate resilient
cooling effect
shade creation
soil stabilisation
key characteristics
FUTURE CLIMATE
Ready for future climate conditions
LIGHT
Full Sun, Partial Shade
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
MAX HEIGHT
18 m
FLOWERING
April/May
SPREAD
8 m
HARDINESS
RHS H7
SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY
Supports insects, birds, and pollinators
Plant information
| Name | Quercus URBAFLORA® ‘Grace’ |
| Common names | Oak |
| Botanical family | Fagaceae |
| Genus description | Mostly deciduous trees with lobed leaves and acorns as fruit. |
| Light/position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Moisture preference | Moist but well-drained; tolerates dry conditions and flooding once established |
| Soil types | Wide range of soil types |
| Soil pH | 5.0-7.0 pH |
| Exposure | Sheltered or open |
| Hardiness rating | RHS H7 |
| Drought resistance | Yes |
| Ultimate height | 18 m |
| Ultimate spread | 8 m |
| Time to ultimate height | 20-50 years |
| Growth habit | Tree / large shrub |
| Foliage type | Deciduous |
| Seasonal colour | Mid to dark green foliage in summer, light green underside |
| Flowering period | April/May |
| Toxicity | Acorns and leaves toxic to humans and pets (cats, dogs, horses) |
| Aspect | Any |
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