Quercus pubescens
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | pubescens |
Category | Woody |
Origin | South Europe, west Asia and the Caucasus. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 15-20 m |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Shape | Open and rounded crown. |
Habitat | Found at altitudes of 400-1,500 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Rough furrowed square plates, dark grey in colour. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Pointed, ovoid, 3 mm in length. |
Leaf Description | Light green with a greyish-green underside, 4-8 rounded lobes, a cordate or truncate base and 5-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 4-13 x 3.5-5 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, 1-3 cm. |