Quercus x crenata - cerrosughera (Forestry alveolus)

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 crenata is a large evergreen tree with a slender habit, up to 25 m tall, very rare, considered by some botanists to be an authentic species, by others considered a hybrid between oak and cork oak. It presents intermediate morphological characters between these two species. Robust and deep root system. In Italy it has sporadic distribution, growing in lowland and hill forests often together with oak.

Pedoclimatic needs

Deep and fresh soils, preferably with a sub-acid reaction. Requires sunny positions and adequate space. Moderately rustic species, it resists cold and not too intense and prolonged frosts down to -10°C/-15°C.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Quercus crenata

Family: Fagaceae