Quercus frainetto Hungarian oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus frainetto
Hungarian oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus frainetto plant species is found in Europe - Hungary, S. Italy and the Balkans. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hungarian oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. conferta. Kit.

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Latin Name:  Quercus frainetto
Common Name:  Hungarian oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Ten.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

General Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth[20]. The seed cups are used as buttons[95]. The bark is a commercial source of tannin[46, 223]. Tannin is also found in the leaves and wood[223]. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4].

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