AdmirationAdmiration®® Hybrid OakHybrid Oak Quercus x jackiana Quercus x jackiana ‘Jefmir’‘Jefmir’ www.jeffriesnurseries.com

Admiration® Hybrid Oak

A unique hybrid oak with an excellent growth rate, glossy dark green foliage and shaggy bark. Leaves turn golden in the fall and are retained into winter. ____________________________________________________________________________ Botanical Name: Quercus x jackiana ‘Jefmir’ (Quercus alba x Quercus bicolor) ____________________________________________________________________________ Family: Fagaceae ____________________________________________________________________________ Common Name: Admiration® Hybrid Oak ____________________________________________________________________________ Origin: A unique seedling oak tree discovered in Saskatoon, SK. Based on leaf and fruit characteristics the tree is believed to be a hybrid between White oak (Q. alba) and Swamp White Oak (Q. bicolor). The parent tree is likely close to 25 years old and is thriving in zone 2 on alkaline soil. It has a pyramidal crown, shaggy bark (from Q. bicolor), yellow petioles (from Q. alba) and glossy foliage. ____________________________________________________________________________ Hardiness: Zone 2 (Canadian and USDA) ____________________________________________________________________________ Growth Rate: Excellent vigor compared to other oaks. Mature size of 40’ (12 m) x 30’ (9 m). ____________________________________________________________________________ Description: A hybrid oak (Q. alba x Q. bicolor) found growing as a mature street tree in Saskatoon, SK. by Dr. Philip Ronald. Admiration® features an excellent growth rate, shaggy bark and glossy dark green foliage. Leaves turn golden in the fall and are retained throughout the winter. ____________________________________________________________________________ Culture: Grows best in full sunlight. Prefers well drained, medium-textured soils with adequate moisture. ____________________________________________________________________________ Pest and Disease: No specific problems. ____________________________________________________________________________ Landscape Value: The most notable characteristics of Admiration® are its unique pyramidal growth habit with excellent vigor, glossy dark-green foliage and shaggy bark. ____________________________________________________________________________ Propagation: Budding on Bur Oak rootstock. ____________________________________________________________________________ Sales Potential: Admiration® Hybrid Oak is a significant addition to the prairie landscape. It the only cultivar of hybrid oak selected for zones 2 & 3 and provides faster growth and uniform quality compared to seedling Bur Oak. ____________________________________________________________________________ Production: Propagation of Admiration® is not open to other growers at the present time. ____________________________________________________________________________

For additional information about Admiration® Hybrid Oak, contact:

Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. P.O. Box 402, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3B7

Phone: (204) 857-5288 Fax: (204) 857-2877 www.jeffriesnurseries.com © Jeffries Nurseries Ltd., 2013

A unique hybrid oak cultivar for northern zones Admiration® offers a unique pyramidal growth habit with excellent vigor, glossy dark-green foliage and shaggy bark. This exciting new

cultivar also features golden fall colour and leaves that are retained into winter. Admiration® is a durable shade tree for zones 2 and 3!

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