Quercus castaneifolia #032.1994B
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Plant Accession Number:
032.1994B
Accepted Name:
Quercus castaneifolia C. A. Mey.
Common Name:
Chestnut-leaved oak
Accession Date:
Jul 1, 1994
Garden Area:
Walnut Orchard Central
Recorded Heights:
| Height | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.5 Metres | Apr 19, 2008 |
| 8.5 Metres | Aug 15, 2009 |
| 10 Metres | May 2, 2011 |
| 9 Metres | Dec 21, 2011 |
Group:
section Cerris
Taxon Description:
A deciduous tree reaching heights of 40 m or more in the forests bordering the Caspian Sea. It is equally impressive in cultivation, fast growing and hardy. The oblong, taper-pointed leaves to 20 cm long are glossy dark green above, blue-grey and thinly hairy beneath. Chestnut-like in appearance, they are edged with numerous, pointed, triangular teeth. The acorns ripen in the second year. They are up to 3.5 cm long and are borne in short-stalked cups covered in bristly scales. This species frequently produces acorns in this country but they often give rise to hybrids with Q. cerris. These hybrids resemble the very variable Q. cerris but the leaves tend to have more numerous and more regular lobes. Introduced before 1846, it has reached 31 m at KewThese trees flourish here. We have four specimens planted between 1990 and 1994. All are handsome, two at over 8.5 m tall, and are well-shaped, vigorous trees.
Categories:
- Quercus Species
Natural Range:
- E Cauc
- N Iran