Quercus pubescens

Quercus pubescens Willd.

Quercus pubescens

Quercus pubescens, commonly known as the downy oak or Italian oak, is a medium-sized deciduous tree growing up to 20 meters tall. It has a very rough, light gray bark divided into small flakes and can live for several hundred years. The leaves are leathery, dark green above and light green below, with minute pubescence on both surfaces. The acorns are light brown to yellow and usually thin and pointed. It is native to southern Europe and southwest Asia.

Details

Order:

Fagales

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Chemistry:

Quercus pubescens contains various compounds including tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. These chemicals contribute to the tree's resistance to pests and diseases.

Uses:

The wood of Quercus pubescens is used for furniture, construction, and fuel. It also has traditional medicinal uses, including the treatment of skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flowering time:

Late spring to early summer

Sowing time:

Autumn

Plant height:

Up to 20 meters

Flower color:

Greenish-yellow

Suitable habitat:

Dry, lime-rich soils in transitional Mediterranean-oceanic climates with warm to hot, dry summers and cool winters.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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