Caucasian oak

Also known as: Persian oak

A slow-growing, large deciduous tree to 25m. It has quite large leaves to 15cm with very regular rounded lobes along the edges. Dark green above, grey and downy below and they turn dark yellow-brown before falling

Scientific classification

Species: Caucasian oak (Quercus macranthera)
Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Caucasian oak pictures

Distribution of Caucasian oak

Distribution map

Northern Iran, Caucasus

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Caucasian oak

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Caucasian oak care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.