Quercus macranthera – Caucasian oak, Persian oak

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Quercus macranthera – Caucasian oak, Persian oak

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A tree up to 30 m tall occurring in the highlands of the Caucasus and Northern Iran at altitudes of up to 2,500 m. Young specimens have a silvery bark that turns dark grey with advancing age. Branches mostly begin low down. The bark becomes rough and takes on deep grooves: young twigs are covered in thick woolly hair. The leathery obovate leaves are 12 - 22 cm long and 5 - 14 cm wide. They are regularly lobed with 8 - 10 pairs of shallow blunt lobes. They are rough and dark green on the upper side: the underside is grey and felt-like. The acorns are grouped from 1 to 4, are approx. 2.5 cm in size and are half to two-thirds enclosed in the cupule. The cupule is covered with narrow contiguous scales. Q. macranthera is resistant to mildew.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 (30) m
Width
10-15m
Crown
spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
dark brownish-grey, grooved, twigs reddish-brown with soft hairs
Leaf
obovate, dark green, 12 - 22 cm
Flowers
gold coloured ♂ catkins, 5 - 8 cm long, May
Fruits
acorns, approx. 2.5 cm, in groups of 1 to 4
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, loamy
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
northern Iran, Caucasus
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Quercus macranthera

Quercus macranthera can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus macranthera is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus macranthera is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus macranthera with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus macranthera blooms in may.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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