Quercus infectoria


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesinfectoria
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginGreece.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-21) - (-18)
Temperature (°F)(-5) - 0
Height2-6 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatFound at altitudes to 1,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey, ridged with scales.
Leaf DescriptionOblong, glossy with a pale, glabrous underside, a rounded or cordate base and 5-11 veins on either side of the midvein, 3-8 x 1.5-5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ovoid, 2-3.5 x 1.8 cm.

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