Quercus hartwissiana - Bulgarian oak (forest tree)

Genus of about 600 species of monoecious, semi-deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs, widely distributed in woodlands and scrub of the Northern Hemisphere. Quercus hartwissiana is a large deciduous tree up to 30 m tall with majestic growth and expanded foliage in isolated specimens. This species is widespread in Bulgaria and Asia Minor and is believed to be the progenitor of q. Petraea, q. Pubescens and q. Robur. Mature plants have thick, finely fissured, reddish brown bark. The leaves are oblong to ovate with short, rounded, bright green lobes. The 2/3 cm long acorns have a thick dome and are carried by a long peduncle. Robust and deep root system. In the juvenile phase the species grows rapidly.

Pedoclimatic needs

It adapts to all types of soil, preferring fresh and deep ones. It requires sunny positions and adequate space as it is a large tree. Rustic species, it resists cold and even intense and prolonged frosts down to -18°/-20°c.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Quercus hartwissiana

Family: Fagaceae