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A very striking variegated Turkey Oak that struggles here, but it is worth the effort of keeping it going. I am hoping that one day it will decide to get vigorous
and produce a decent leader. Trees and Shrubs online says: "The identity of ‘Variegata’ is uncertain. It was described by Loudon (1838) who stated that it ‘only differs from the species in having the leaves variegated.’ Elwes & Henry (1906–1913) described it as having ‘[l]eaves variegated with white blotches’ and stated that it was ‘said to have originated as a sport at Woburn Abbey, where good specimens of it are now growing.’ It is possible that it is identical to what is now called ‘Argenteovariegata’, which although a later name is now well established for this selection. Plants grown as ‘Variegata’ are likely to be ‘Argenteovariegata’." Writing in "The Vanishing Garden", Chris Brickell says "the superb 'Variegata' with leaves banded creamy white at the margins is seldom seen or offered. There is a broad-spreading specimen at Wisley, planted over a century ago, which shows how effective and decorative this variegated Turkey oak can be. It is now being propagated for eventual distribution." |
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| 24th June 20076 | ||