Armenian oak

Also known as: Pontine oak

Q. pontica is a slow-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree to 6m tall with a broadly oval head and stout, upright branches. Its large, oval, toothed leaves are strongly ribbed and up to 25cm long and 12cm wide; the bright green foliage turns yellow in autumn. Females flowers are inconspicuous whilst male flowers appear in showy, olive-yellow catkins; large acorns 2.5-4cm long are borne in clusters in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Armenian oak (Quercus pontica)
Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Armenian oak pictures

Distribution of Armenian oak

Distribution map

Northeastern Turkey, Caucasus

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Culture

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Quick identification of Armenian oak

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Armenian oak care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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.