Buy acorns internationally. Buy oaks. Special oaks, acorns and other seeds for collectors and plant enthusiasts. Many species resistant to climate warming. Lots of climate trees.
Buy acorns internationally. Buy oaks. Special oaks, acorns and other seeds for collectors and plant enthusiasts. Many species resistant to climate warming. Lots of climate trees.
Some oak species and other special plants are for sale. The seedlings are between 5 and 15 cm high and are sent in small pots with coconut soil and perlite.
We currently have: Quercus hirtifolia, Prunus dulcis (almond tree), Quercus crassipes, Quercus frainetto, Quercus hartwissiana, Quercus acerifolia, Quercus buckleyi, Aesculus carnea (red horse chestnut), Aesculus hippocastanium (common horse chestnut).
It took a long time and a lot of negotiations, but now they are here. Various acorns (oak species) from the south of the USA.
E.g. from North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Most of the oak species sold here for the first time are resistant to global warming.
The species can be found here in the store: https://quercus.guru/shop/.
What would we have there?
Well, for example Quercus michauxi. This species grows up to 30 meters high. This species is rarely used commercially. It occurs from Indiana and Illinois to Texas and Floria.
Quercus virginiana (Virginia oak or live oak): This species is almost evergreen. It is also found in Mexico and grows up to 35 (!) meters tall. The live oak is the symbol of the state of Georgia.
Quercus texana is considered a fast-growing oak. It likes nutrient-rich soils and is very hardy (good street tree). It grows frequently in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.
Quercus velutina can grow up to 40 meters high. It is often found in Georgia, South and North Carolina and frequently grows on dry slopes.
Quercus hemispherica belongs to the red oak sector of oaks. It is also found in Mexico and loves sandy locations.
Quercus laurifolia grows from Texas to Florida and Virgina. It is robust and can withstand temperatures of over 40 and -26 degrees.
Quercus polymorpha is also found in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. The Mexican white oak is native to the state of Texas in the USA and is correspondingly resistant to heat and drought. It usually develops into a fairly small tree here. It is also known as the Monterey Oak.
Quercus shumardii is one of the largest oaks in the red oak group. The tree grows to a height of over 20m. The location should be sunny and the soil moist, loose, well-drained and rather acidic. It is considered to be very drought-resistant.
Quercus lyrata x Quercus nigra is also known as “Compton oak”.
Some acorns are not quite cheap. However, we currently have a voucher promotion for purchases of 50 euros or more. Please enter “klimaschutz” to receive the discount.
Many interesting climarobust species have been supplied. For example Ostrya carpinifolia, the European hop hornbeam. It thrives in large parts of the Mediterranean region, from Provence to Greece. The almond tree (Prunus dulcis) is of course also interesting and a real eye-catcher. Who doesn’t dream of it? To have a beautifully flowering almond tree in your garden (as a potted plant) in spring. Mediterranean flair in your own home. Or the olive (Olea europaea), which is usually found in Italy, Spain or Greece. The climate is changing rapidly. Of course, global warming is not good at all, but for the flora it means that many “climate trees” are now also migrating to Central Europe. And they are still guaranteed hot and dry summers.
Of course, there can still be freezing cold winters, so always bear the “hardiness zone” in mind when growing plants. Many species from hot regions are therefore better grown in pots that can be brought indoors in January, for example, if necessary. Something like this can look wonderful: A large terracotta pot and an almond tree, a caper bush or a chestnut tree in it. It creates the flair of a vacation in Tuscany, Sicily or southern Spain. And of course you are contributing to diversity.
Growing plants “from seed” is a great pleasure, and then there are the climatic trees 🙂 You look after the little seedlings, are happy when they get bigger, at some point they form the first buds, create the first shade growth…Wonderful.
E.G. we now have: Pistachio tree (Pistacia vera)
Feijoa sellowiana (Brazilian guava)
Calycanthus floridus (true spice bush)
Cupressus arizonica (Arizonacypress)
Acacia dealbata (silver acacia)
Myrtus communis (myrtle)
Capparis spinosa (caper bush)
“Wild olive” (Olea europaea var oleaster)
Red horse chestnut (Aesculus carnea)
Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
Take a look at the store: https://quercus.guru/produkt-kategorie/andere-baeume-ausser-eicheln/
New in our store:
Quercus georgiana
Quercus alnifolia
Quercus infectoria subsp. veneris
Quercus senescens
Quercus mexicana x grahamii
Quercus acutissima
Quercus coccifera subs. calliprinos
Oaklovers – Quercus international. There is a new group on Facebook – “Oaklovers – Quercus international”. You can join here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/518874377741330
Growing oak trees is a wonderful hobby. It decelerates, it calms, it grounds. And it helps us humans to create something meaningful, to realize that we can be a productive part of the whole. And of course, even if it is actually a classic “solitary hobby”, it makes sense to talk about the specimens of the genus “Quercus” from time to time. After all, there are around 600 Quercus species.
An exchange is now possible on Facebook (see above). Which species could this be? What general conditions need to be considered for different species? Where can you get good seed? Who might swap acorns? Which species can be discovered in which botanical garden? There is a lot to discuss.
Quercus-related species from the beech family (Fagacea) can also be discussed. By the way, from time to time small acorn shipments are raffled off among the members of the group. So it makes sense to actively participate in the group.
Of course you will also find dates here, e.g. dates for https://www.internationaloaksociety.org/. Or also information on special oak species for sale, e.g. here: https://quercus.guru/shop/.
Small competitions are also held from time to time: e.g. “Who sends the ‘most beautiful’ oak photo?”, or: “Who knows a particularly spectacular oak species?” etc.
You can also explain your motivations there. Why do you grow oak trees? What significance does it have for you? Do you want to do something for nature conservation or climate protection? What is the core of your enthusiasm for oaks?
Quercus hartwissiana (Hartwiss oak) is found in regions south and east of the Black Sea. It grows in south-eastern Bulgaria, Anatolia and Caucasia.
It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 35 meters high.
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_hartwissiana
In the store: https://quercus.guru/produkt/quercus-hartwissiana/
The first acorns of the 2024 season are expected shortly from arboretums/collectors in France and Bulgaria. please subscribe to the newsletter for more information: https://quercus.guru/newsletter/.
Dear people,
The time for acorn deliveries in 2024 is beginning very slowly.
Expected in the next 3 weeks:
Quercus acerifolia
Quercus crassipes
Quercus eduardi
Quercus aff. galeanensis
Quercus x heterophylla
Quercus hirtifolia
Quercus mexicana
Many more species will follow in late fall/winter
Among them will (hopefully) be some real surprises, really great and rare acorns.
In addition, many species from Southern Europe and North Africa.
e.g.
Quercus canariensis
Quercus infectoria subsp. veneris
Quercus alnifolia
Quercus ithaburensis
Quercus kelloggii
Quercus wislizeni
Quercus chrysolepi
Quercus tomentella
Quercus macrocarpa (big)
Hopefully too:
Quercus buckleyii
Quercus comptonae
Quercus falcata
Quercus hemisphaerica
Quercus imbricaria
Quercus laurifolia
Quercus laevis
Quercus lyrata
Quercus margaretta
Quercus marilandica
Quercus muehlenbergii
Quercus nuttallii
Quercus obtusa
Quercus polymorha
Quercus prinus
Quercus prinoides
Quercus shumardii
Quercus stellata
Quercus texana
Quercus velutina
Quercus virginiana
Quercus virginiana fusiformis
…and perhaps a few more surprises (acorns).
Take a look at our store soon: https://quercus.guru/shop/
Planting oak trees is a wonderful hobby. It’s a joy to see the little acorns sprout, to accompany the tender little plants, to nurture and care for them. One day they will grow up and grow old. They will outlive us and we will be able to leave something meaningful to the world.
Several oak species can live for well over 500 years, they provide food for many wild animals, they cool the environment, they can contribute to combating global warming. They provide life and can accompany us for a lifetime.
There is a lot to consider. The quality of the seed, the soil, the method of planting, liming, acidification, protection against too much water (or too little). It is a wonderful task to create and do something for the environment.
Philenoptera violacea (rain tree): The name is derived from the drops of water that fall from the tree and collect in pools on the tree even in dry weather.
This species is found in South Africa, as well as in Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
The tree grows to a height of around 15 meters.
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philenoptera_violacea
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