Mongolian Oak

Basisdaten

mongolian oak (Quercus mongolica) leaf
mongolian oak (Quercus mongolica) leaf
  • mongolian oak (Quercus mongolica) leaf
  • mongolian oak (Quercus mongolica) leaf underside
  • mongolian oak (Quercus mongolica) leaves
  • mongolian oak (Quercus mongolica) axial and terminal buds
description: 

The Mongolian oak is native to the Middle East / Asia. In Europe and America it is only rarely found.

Tree profile

name botanical: 
Quercus mongolica
family: 
Beech family (Fagaceae)
species: 
deciduous tree
height: 
up to 20 m (66 ft)
leaf shape: 
ovoid
leaf margin: 
toothed
leaf position: 
alternate
fall foliage: 
red - dark red
flowering: 
May - June
blossom color: 
yellow
blossom description: 

The male inflorescences are yellowish-green, hanging.

gender distribution: 
monoecious
branches: 

The twigs are light brown with lenticels. The buds are red-brown and ovoid. The axial buds are individually and stick out. The terminal buds occur frequently. The terminal bud is significantly larger than the side buds.

location: 
Sun to slight shade
soil: 
porous soils
usage: 

Garden and park tree.