Quercus infectoria Aleppo oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Quercus infectoria
Aleppo oak
Evergreen shrub
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The Quercus infectoria plant species is found in S. Europe - E. Mediterranean. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Aleppo oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus infectoria
Common Name:  Aleppo oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Oliv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[200]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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