Italian Oak

Quercus frainetto

Native to:
Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Hungary, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fagaceae
Genus:
Quercus
Species:
Quercus frainetto
USDA Symbol:
QUFR

Growth Characteristics

Height:
3000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fall Color:
yellow, brown
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from the root crown after fire; thick bark provides some fire resistance in mature trees.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Prefers deep soils in native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Acorns germinate readily after cold stratification; sow fresh in autumn for natural stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI