Quercus aucheri (Bo-Pirnal Oak)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | aucheri |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Greece and Turkey. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. If seeds are roasted they can be used as a coffee substitute. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 40 |
| Height | 5 m |
| Spread | 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as near threatened. |
| Habitat | Calcareou slopes at an altitude of 0-450 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Glabrescent yellowish-brown twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Oboid. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong or ovate, thick, glabrous with a pale grey underside, a rounded base and 5-9 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 0.9-4 x 0.9-2 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, ovate, 1.8-2.2 cm. |