Quercus pontica

Also Known As

Armenian Oak
Pontine Oak

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 20'
W: 15'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Quercus pontica plant details

Quercus pontica is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus pontica

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 20 FT tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus pontica

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely shrub/tree to 20' comes to us from Turkey, Armenia and the Caucasus Mountains. Beautiful deep-green leaves have distinct parallel veining and dentate leaf edges, showy 8" yellow catkins appear in April-May becoming fall acorns dressed in interesting scaly cups. Autumn color is yellow and winter shows off its crackled grey-brown bark. The species pontica refers to 'Pontus' which is the ancient Greek name for the region of the south shores of the Black Sea. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Shrubby small tree over many years.I always remember Jane Platt's tree that is 20'x15' after 50 years. The large deciduous foliage is almost tropical looking. We have not ever seen this rare plant listed before.

By: Gossler Farms

The Armenian Oak is virtually unknown in the nursery trade, but is always a favorite of oak connoisseurs. It is a medium tree with leathery, serrated, but unlobed, leaves. Our plants are all grafted. Krussmann's book suggests Zone 6 hardiness, but more testing will verify the extremes of its cold tolerance.