Quercus libani – Lebanon oak

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Quercus libani – Lebanon oak

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Ornamental oak occurring naturally in Asia Minor where it grows to approx. 10 m tall with a broad ovoid crown, later rounded. When cultivated it grows to approx. 7 - 8 m in height with dense branches and thin twigs. Young twigs are angular and covered with a white downy layer that soon disappears. The leaves are elongated to lanceolate, 5 - 10 cm long and 1.5 - 3 cm wide. The veins stand at an angle of 45° to the central vein and the leaf edge is sharply serrated. The upper side of the leaves is glossy dark green: the underside is lighter and sometimes covered with fine hairs. The acorns are two-thirds enclosed in the cupule. The cupule is covered by broad contiguous scales, narrower on the upper side. Q. libani is a very handsome park tree.
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Specifications
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Height
7 - 8 (10) m
Crown
broad ovoid, later rounded, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey, grooved, young twigs brown with white down, quickly become bare
Leaf
elongated to lanceolate, sharp serrations, dark green, 5 - 10 cm
Flowers
golden-yellow ♂ catkins, May
Fruits
broad ovoid acorns, 2 - 2.5 cm, single or in pairs
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, preferably calcareous soils
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), resistant to de-icing salt
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Asia Minor and Syria
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Quercus libani

Quercus libani can eventually reach a height of 7 - 8 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus libani is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 7 - 8 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus libani is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus libani with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus libani blooms in may.
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