Quercus infectoria
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | infectoria |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Greece. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-21) - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-5) - 0 |
| Height | 2-6 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Found at altitudes to 1,800 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Grey, ridged with scales. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong, glossy with a pale, glabrous underside, a rounded or cordate base and 5-11 veins on either side of the midvein, 3-8 x 1.5-5 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid, 2-3.5 x 1.8 cm. |