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. |