Quercus macranthera - STDS 14-16 CM RB

Description
The Caucasian oak (Quercus macranthera) is a broad, ovoid tree that produces golden yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from the end of May to the beginning of June. These produce brown, oval fruits. The Caucasian oak also bears egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark brown and longitudinally furrowed. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow, amber-yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, sensitive to late frost, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Caucasian oak are dark green, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 6 - 18 cm in size. Caucasian oak is bright yellow to amber-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Caucasian oak has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The golden yellow flowers of Caucasian oak appear in catkins from the end of May to the beginning of June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus macranthera are tomentose.

Root
Quercus macranthera is a deep-rooting plant.