Oak of Lebanon

The oak of Lebanon ( Quercus libani ) is a Arbre Monoïque of the family of the Fagacées originating in minor Asia (Syria). It is not very widespread apart from this zone and of the Arboretum or it was imported, in France, in 1855.

Description

The oak of Lebanon has a round port and can reach a 10 meters height.

It is rustic until in Zone USDA 6.

Its Feuille S toothed green is null and void or semi-persistent. They are 3 cm wide and 10 cm length and resemble those of a Châtaignier.

Its Fleur S in long filaments is early (at the end of March).

The nipples Sessile S measure 2 to 3 cm in diameter.

Culture

The oak of Lebanon supports all types of grounds (acid, neutral or alkaline).

The nipples lose their germinatif capacity quickly. Better is worth to sow them as of their maturity on their final site because the species supports transplantations badly. They can germinate only the second year.

Use

Its nipples make it possible to manufacture a edible Farine, and torrefied, a Café of substitution.

A Mulch of its sheets draws aside the Ver S and the Limace S but one should not use the young sheets because they have an inhibiting effect on the growth of the plants (Allélopathie).

History

The species is evoked in the Livre of Dared:

Os 14:6 - I will be like the Rosée for Israel, it will flower as the Lis, it will insert its roots like the oak of Lebanon;

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