Taxon

Quercus robur subsp. brutia

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Common name: Brutia oak
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Synonym: Quercus brutia, Quercus robur var. thomasii, Quercus thomasii
Distribution: s.e. Europe
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: A broad rounded tree of moderate growth rate will grow 60-80' in height. Summer foliage is an attractive bluish green with pubescent undersides, however fall color tends to be a poor yellow, at best. Acorns are featured individually or clustered on slender stalks. A durable performer in the landscape. Its timber has long been a favorite for building ships and homes in Europe.
Links: Flora Europaea • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List • Trees and Shrubs Online

Locations

  • 1: PCA: BU17 (BU17) • Accession: D2002-0450.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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