Quercus kotschyana

Quercus kotschyana

Native to:
Lebanon-Syria

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fagaceae
Genus:
Quercus
Species:
Quercus kotschyana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, mammals
Fall Color:
yellow, brown

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 1-2 months to break dormancy.

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