Armenian oak Quercus pontica

ABOUT
Q. pontica is a slow-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree to 6m tall with a broadly oval head and stout, upright branches. Its large, oval, toothed leaves are strongly ribbed and up to 25cm long and 12cm wide; the bright green foliage turns yellow in autumn. Females flowers are inconspicuous whilst male flowers appear in showy, olive-yellow catkins; large acorns 2.5-4cm long are borne in clusters in autumn
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Fagaceae
Synonyms
Armenian oak Pontine oak
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
4-8 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 1
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Hedging & Screens Low Maintenance
Propogation
Propagate by seed or by grafting
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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