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- Armenian Oak, Pontine Oak (Quercus pontica)
Armenian Oak, Pontine Oak (Quercus pontica)
The Armenian or Pontine Oak is a broadly rounded large shrub or small multi-stem tree with leaves resembling those of the Sweet Chestnut.
Leaves
Deciduous, 15 to 20 cm long, elliptic leaves. Pale green above. Attractive golden yellow colour in autumn.
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Application
Open country, open fields, parks, container plants, kitchen gardens
Native regions
Mediterranean regions
Location parameters
Light: full sun to off-sun; soil structure: normal to loose; soil depth: deep; humus concentration: medium to high, pH value: slightly acid to alkaline; nutrient concentration: normal to high.
Demands
Heat-resistant, but only moderately frost-hardy; does not tolerate wetness.
Growth
Height of growth: 4 to 6 m. Slow-growing, broadly rounded large shrub or small multi-stem tree.
Leaves
Deciduous, 15 to 20 cm long, elliptic leaves. Pale green above. Attractive golden yellow colour in autumn.
Flowers
Flowering period: V. Long green-yellow catkins.
Fruits
Oblong or ovate fruit.
Bark
Brown bark.