Characteristics
A large tree which loses its leaves. It grows to 27 m high. The branches fan out to give a large domed crown. The bark is greyish with a network of cracks. The leaves are alternate. They are up to 20 cm long with many deep lobes. The leaves taper towards the stalk. The leaves are dark green above and grey and hairy underneath. The acorn cup has large loose fitting scales.
| Life form |
perennial
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| Growth form |
tree
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| Growth support |
free-standing
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| Foliage retention |
deciduous
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| Sexuality |
monoecy
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| Pollination |
anemogamy
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| Spread |
-
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| Mature width (meter) |
2.0
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| Mature height (meter) |
26.0 - 28.5
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| Root system |
-
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| Rooting depth (meter) |
-
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| Root diameter (meter) |
-
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| Flower color |
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| Blooming months |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | | Apr | May | Jun | | Jul | Aug | Sep | | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Fruit color |
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| Fruiting months |
-
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| Nitrogen fixer |
-
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| Photosynthetic pathway |
c3
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Environment
It is a temperate plant. It is native to S.E. Europe. It will grow on all but very wet soils. In Melbourne Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
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Usage
The acorns are sweet. They are also processed into flour for bread. The are also ground to produce a coffee-like drink.
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed.
| Mode |
graftings
seedlings
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| Germination duration (days) |
120 - 365
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| Germination temperacture (C°) |
10
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| Germination luminosity |
-
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| Germination treatment |
-
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| Minimum temperature (C°) |
-23
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| Optimum temperature (C°) |
-
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| Size |
-
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| Vigor |
-
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| Productivity |
-
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