Mazhar Botanic Garden

Quercus robur L.

Common Oak Pedunculate oak European oak or English oak

Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Species: robur
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000230
English name: Common Oak, Pedunculate oak, European oak or English oak
Arabic name: بلوط روبرا
Native: Europe and parts of Northern Africa
Country: Europe North Africa
(PGR): Rare

Deciduous tree growing 20-40 m tall leaves 10 cm long with 4-5 deep lobes with smooth edges flowers yellow hanking catkins which distribute pollen into the air fruits acorns 2-25 cm long, on long stalks

The wood from oaks is hard and durable and valued for several purposes including for construction, furniture, veneer, fencing and firewood

Quercus abreviata Vuk

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Texture: Chalk Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Mid spring
Zone: 3 : 8

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