26.11.: Climate trees: Obtaining first-class seeds
Climate trees: first-class seeds for sale
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.
Here is a brief overview
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/
6.11. 2024: Neu in unserem Shop
New in our store:
Quercus georgiana
Quercus alnifolia
Quercus infectoria subsp. veneris
Quercus senescens
Quercus mexicana x grahamii
Quercus acutissima
Quercus coccifera subs. calliprinos
12.10.2024: New Facebook group “Oaklovers – Quercus international”
Oaklovers – Quercus international. There is a new group on Facebook – “Oaklovers – Quercus international”. You can join here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/518874377741330
Hobby and exchange in Oaklovers – Quercus international
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.
Meaningfulness
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?
10.10.24: Quercus hartwissiana (Hartwiss oak)
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/
10.10.2024: First acorns of the new season are expected
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.
Came in today: Quercus hartwissiana.
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
From around January/February 2025, for example, from the USA
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)
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
Philenoptera violacea (rain tree)
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apple-leaf_(Philenoptera_violacea)_(11711998106).jpg
By Bernard Dupont – https://www.flickr.com/people/65695019@N07, This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.
Indigopera jucunda (River indigo)
Indigofera jucunda is a shrub or small tree with a height of 2 to 4 m.
This species is found in South Africa.
Hardiness zone: 10
More info: https://pza.sanbi.org/indigofera-jucunda
Olea woodiana subsp. woodiana (forest olive)
Olea woodiana subsp.
woodiana (forest olive) is mainly found in South Africa.
The tree grows to a height of around 8-10 meters.
Hardiness zone: 10
More info: https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77169774-1
Store: https://quercus.guru/produkt/olea-woodiana-subsp-woodiana-wald-olive-5-samen/
_(11711998106).jpg){kind=link}