Quercus ithaburensis (Mount Thabor's Oak)
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | ithaburensis |
Category | Woody |
Origin | Southeastern Italy to eastern Mediterranean. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 15 m |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Bark/Stem Description | Hairy twigs. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid and hairy. |
Leaf Description | Oval or oval-lanceolate, 7-10 lobes a rounded base, dark green with a grey underside, 4-9 x 2-5 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, oval or ellipsoid, 5 x 3 cm. |