Quercus petraea

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Quercus petraea

Also known as: Sessile oak

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Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree

Format: Large

Height: 40.00 m

Width: 25.00 m

Growth Rate: Slow

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet

Soil:
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Tea

Edibility:
(2)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Basket-making, Charcoal, Gom, Repellent, Wood, Bee plant

Description

Cooked seeds can be dried and ground into a powder, which can be used as a thickening agent in stews or mixed with grain to make bread. The seeds contain bitter tannins, which can be removed by thoroughly washing the seeds in running water, although this can also wash away many minerals. The whole seeds can be used or dried and ground into powder. To properly leach the seeds, they can be soaked for several days to weeks, with one method being to pack them in a cloth bag and place it in a stream to speed up the process. A simple taste test can indicate when the tannins have been washed out. Traditionally, the seeds were buried in moist soil to overwinter, and in the spring, the germinating seeds were dug up. By that time, most of the astringent properties would have been lost. Roasted seeds can serve as a coffee substitute.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10

End of Harvest: 30/11

Crown Data

Crown Type: Smal Piramidaal

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry	Provides a complementary root structure that enhances soil stability and nutrient uptake.
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush	Attracts beneficial insects, aiding in pest control and promoting biodiversity.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Offers additional shade and shelter for wildlife, enhancing ecosystem health.
Carya illinoinensis Pecans	Contributes to soil aeration and provides food resources for various species.
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn	Creates a natural habitat for birds and pollinators, which supports plant reproduction.
Prunus domestica Plum	Enhances soil fertility with organic matter from fallen leaves and fruits.
Morus alba White mulberry	Helps with water retention in the soil, supporting root systems during dry spells.