Quercus pubescens


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciespubescens
CategoryWoody
OriginSouth Europe, west Asia and the Caucasus.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15-20 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeOpen and rounded crown.
HabitatFound at altitudes of 400-1,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough furrowed square plates, dark grey in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionPointed, ovoid, 3 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionLight 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 DescriptionAcorn, 1-3 cm.

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