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DocKalle Hills oak, Northern coniferous oak, Quercus ellipsoidalis, Yellow oak

Quercus ellipsoidalis (northern pin oak, hills oak, yellow oak)

This species originates from northern North America and is somewhat similar to the red oak. The leaves are deeply indented. The autumn coloration is almost unique (partly LILA!)

The tree grows up to 15 meters high. The bark is sometimes colored yellow in its bulges (hence the name “yellow oak”). Quercus ellipsoidalis likes calcareous soils, tolerates wet soil, is EXTREMELY hardy, and is also suitable as an urban tree (but does not tolerate paving).

Lots of info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_ellipsoidalis

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DocKalle Aleppo oak, Quercus infectoria

Quercus infectoria (Alleppo oak, gall oak)

Quercus infectoria (Alleppo oak, gall oak) originates from the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. The tree only grows about 6 meters high, often (lower). It is very soil-tolerant, but can have major problems with frost (especially when young).

Quercus infectoria is famous for the presence of so-called “gall apples” on the undersides of its leaves. These gall apples are produced by gall wasps and are enriched with tannins. They are used medicinally as antioxidants and for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.

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More info: http://oaks.of.the.world.free.fr/quercus_infectoria.htm

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DocKalle Alder-leaved oak, Golden oak, Quercus alnifolia

Quercus alnifolia (alder-leaved oak, golden oak)

Quercus alnifolia (alder-leaved oak) is an evergreen oak from Cyprus. The tree reaches heights of up to 10 meters. The leaves are thick and leathery. The underside of the leaves is golden in color.

Quercus alnifolia colonizes stony and mountainous areas.

More info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erlenbl%C3%A4ttrige_Eiche

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City climate suitable Climate Warming Resistant

DocKalle Aleppo pine, Pinus halepensis

Pinus halepensis (Aleppo pine)

Pinus halepensis (Aleppo pine) originates from the Mediterranean region. Growth heights are up to 25 meters.
The tree forms tap roots that penetrate up to 3 meters deep. The wood is very rich in resin and is used extensively as construction timber, particularly in North Africa.

More info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo-Kiefer

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DocKalle Italian stone pine, Mediterranean pine, Pinus Pinea

Pinus Pinea (Mediterranean pine, Italian stone pine)

Pinus Pinea (Mediterranean pine, Italian stone pine) grows to heights of up to 30 meters and a diameter of up to 2 meters at the breast. The root depth of the Mediterranean pine is often relatively shallow. The natural distribution area of the pine is in the northern Mediterranean region.

Pine nuts are widely used in the food industry. A single tree produces up to 60 kilograms of seeds.

More info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinie

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City climate suitable Climate Warming Resistant Other trees (except oaks)

DocKalle Atlas cedar, Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar)

Cedrus atlantica (Atlas cedar) is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 meters high. Atlas cedars can live up to 900 years.

The Atlas cedar is found particularly in North Africa. Populations are also known from France and Italy as well as from some areas of Central Europe.

More info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas-Zeder

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DocKalle Pinus Pinaster

Pinus Pinaster (Bordeaux pine, maritime pine)

Pinus Pinaster (Bordeaux pine, maritime pine) originates from the western Mediterranean region. This tree is also found in Algeria and Morocco.

It can live up to 300 years. It can grow to a height of up to 40 meters. The tree forms a strong taproot (very deep). Even in annual seedlings, the taproot is longer than the shoot.

More info: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/See-Kiefer

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DocKalle Mountain Tabor Oak, Quercus ithaburensis

Quercus ithaburensis

November collection, freshly delivered from the Greek island of Kea.

Quercus ithaburensis (mountain tabor oak). The leaf is 6 to 12 cm long and has several large pointed teeth on the leaf edge. The acorns are strikingly large at up to 5 cm. This oak is found in southern Europe, as well as in Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria. The tree is very robust and does not tolerate paving, but is otherwise well suited as an urban tree. The species is frost-tolerant.

The ripe acorns are edible.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercus_ithaburensis

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Climate Warming Resistant Other trees (except oaks) Unkategorisiert

DocKalle Crooked pine, Pinus mugo var. mughus

Pinus mugo var. mughus

Pinus mugo var. mughus (krummholz pine, mountain pine).

Slow-growing, resistant to global warming. Shallow rooter. This plant is undemanding and tolerates lime. Hardy. Occurrence: Alps, mountains of the Balkans.

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DocKalle Quercus virginiana

Quercus virginiana (Virginia oak)

Quercus virginiana is also known as Virginia oak or live oak. This species is evergreen and can grow up to 35 meters high.
The Virginia oak is native to southeastern North America all the way down to Mexico. It is the symbol of the state of Georgia. The leaves sprout a beautiful shiny red and then turn green after a while. In Central Europe, this species tends to develop into a shrub or small tree. This species is NOT frost-proof. It likes humus-rich and deep soils.

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