Downy Oak
Quercus pubescens
Fagaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Southern Europe to Asia Minor
Location
Source of plant
Dusan Placek, Windrose Nursery
Description
Deciduous tree reaching 12-16 m in height with a broad crown often wider than high, and softly pubescent twigs. Leaves ovate to elliptic but quite variable in form, 5-10 cm long, round-lobed with 4-8 lobes on either side, dull dark green above and usually glabrous, light gray-green tomentose beneath,the petiole 5-10 mm long. Fruits in groups of 1-4, sessile or on short common stalks, the acorns ovate, 1.5-2 cm long, about 1/3 covered by the tomentose cup.
USDA Hardiness Zone
7