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Quercus prinus Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses 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]. On a 10% moisture basis, the bark contains 9.7% tannin[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]. A red dye is obtained from the bark[4]. Tan-coloured according to another report[257]. Wood - close-grained, heavy, hard, rather tough, strong, durable in contact with the soil[46, 61, 82, 229]. It weighs 47lb per cubic foot[235]. Used commercially like Q. alba, it is used for furniture, cabinet making, interior finishes, fence posts and fuel[46, 61, 229]. For further Quercus prinus gardening information |
