Quercus pontica – Armenian oak, Pontine oak

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Quercus pontica – Armenian oak, Pontine oak

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Occurs on moist hillsides in Turkey and the Caucasus and grows into a large shrub or multi-trunked tree. Often grown in the cultivated state as a small single-trunked tree. The bark on old trunks and lateral branches fissures irregularly and causes loose bark plates to detach. The large angular winter buds are a very remarkable feature. The large leathery leaves are obovate to oval, with regular serrations and are green with a bluish-green underside. They are 15 - 20 cm long and 6 - 10 cm wide. The flowers, pendulous catkins, are remarkable. The elongated ovoid acorns are approx. 2 - 3.5 cm long and one-third to one-quarter enclosed in the cupule, the latter being covered with contiguous felt-like scales. Quercus pontica is a decorative tree for parks and small gardens. Prefers a warm and sunny site.
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
40-45 top grafted
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
4 - 6 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brownish-grey, grooved, twigs yellowish-green
Leaf
obovate to oval, roughly lobed, green, 15 - 20 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
gold coloured slim ♂ catkins, 15 - 20 cm long, May
Fruits
elongated ovoid acorn, 2 - 3.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, moist and loamy
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
tree containers, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Caucasus, Turkey
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus pontica

Quercus pontica can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus pontica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Quercus pontica turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Quercus pontica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus pontica with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus pontica blooms in may.
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