Macedonian Oak

description:

The Macedonian oak is native to Western Asia and Southern Europe. The tree is almost ever green.

name botanical:

Quercus trojana

synonym:

Quercus macedonicus

family:

Beech family (Fagaceae)

species:

deciduous tree

height:

up to 20 m (66 ft)

leaf:

The leaf of the oak is egg-shaped, up to 8 cm (3.2 in) long, serrate conspicuous and alternate.

leaf shape:

ovoid

leaf margin:

serrated

leaf position:

opposite

blossom color:

yellow

fruit:

Acorns with large cupule.

location:

sun

soil:

porous soils

usage:

In local areas, the oak is planted as a timber. Rarely do you find them as ornamental tree in parks or gardens.