Quercus pubescens (synonyms virgiliana), commonly known as the downy oak, pubescent oak or Italian oak, is a species of white oak (genus Quercus sect. Quercus) native to southern Europe and southwest Asia. It is found from northern Spain (Pyrenees) and France in the West to Turkey and the Caucasus in the East.

A favored species for the production of truffles, Quercus pubescens (Downy Oak) is a medium-sized deciduous or semi-deciduous tree with a broad and irregular open-rounded crown and twisted branches. The egg-shaped or elliptical leaves, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), are divided into 3-7 pairs of deep or shallow lobes, usually divided into a few ...

2024年11月18日 · Quercus pubescens, the downy oak or pubescent oak, is a species of white oak (genus Quercus sect. Quercus) native to southern Europe and southwest Asia, from northern Spain (Pyrenees) east to the Crimea and the Caucasus.

Deciduous tree reaching 12-16 m in height with a broad crown often wider than high, and softly pubescent twigs. Leaves ovate to elliptic but quite variable in form, 5-10 cm long, round-lobed with 4-8 lobes on either side, dull dark green above and usually glabrous, light gray-green tomentose beneath,the petiole 5-10 mm long.

2024年9月6日 · The Downy Oak (Quercus pubescens), also known as the Pubescent Oak or Italian oak, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to southern Europe. It typically grows to a height of 30 to 65 feet (9 to 20 meters) with a broad, rounded crown.

2024年11月3日 · Explore Quercus pubescens (Downy Oak) - its characteristics, habitat, cultivation, propagation, and functional uses and benefits. Common Names: Downy Oak, …

Quercus pubescens, the downy oak or pubescent oak, is a species of white oak native to southern Europe and southwest Asia, from northern Spain east to the Crimea and the Caucasus. It is also found in France and parts of central Europe. Quercus pubescens is a medium-sized deciduous tree growing up to 20 m.

2025年1月10日 · The downy oak (Quercus pubescens pubescens) is a remarkable tree species that contributes beauty, ecological significance, and historical value to our planet. With its ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments, it serves as a living reminder of nature’s resilience.

2023年10月30日 · Native to dry, lime-rich soils of southern Europe, parts of central Europe, and southwest Asia, this deciduous tree thrives in submediterranean climates where summers are dry and hot and the winters are cool with little rain. It is a member of the beech family, Fagaceae, that also includes chestnut.

Downy oak (Quercus pubescens) is a deciduous tree that will grow from 12 to 18 m tall and have a 6 to 12 m spread. The oval acorns provide food for small animals and birds. Thrives in full sun and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates low humidity and dry summer conditions.