Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya', the leaves strongly resemble those of Eriobotrya, hence the name Loquat oak. Wide ovoid crown, height up to 18 m. Different foliage shapes may occur in 1 plant; from sharply serrated to slightly lobed on young shoots. Evergreen leaves, 16-20 cm long and 4-7 cm wide. Emerging leaves shoot red and are slightly felty. Later on, they become shiny dark green on top with deep venation, and more matte in colour on the underside. In its juvenile stage, it has a smooth, pale trunk, once established the trunk is chequered and has deep cracks. Male catkins are very small and there are hardly any noticeable female flowers, dioecious. Acorns 1.5 cm in size, which ripen on the tree for 1 year. Grows on all soil types. Park tree and avenue tree for wider street profiles.