This deciduous tree has a dark greyish trunk to 2 m (6 ft) in diameter with erect spreading branches that forms a broad rounded crown. It has hairy, deeply lobed oblong grey-green leaves and produces tassel-like greenish male flowers that are followed by acorns.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Quercus pubescensis naturally found from southern and central Europe to south-west Asia growing in forests or woodlands on the coast to the inland valleys and on the adjoining dry hillsides, from sea-level to an altitude of 1,287 m (4,200 ft).

It prefers a Mediterranean climate in an open sunny to partially shaded position and grows in well-drained lime-based soils that tend to be dry and moderately fertile and is frost and drought tolerant.

Downy Oak is grown for its spreading habit and drought tolerance. It is planted in Mediterranean gardens as a feature tree or for shade. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions, establishing in 3-5 years and lives for up to 400 years. This tree is also used in parks and woodland settings and the timber is used for making furniture. ID 3460

Quercus (KWER-kus) pubescens(pyoo-BES-kens)

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-e)
Beech, Oaks and Sweet Chestnuts