Lebanon oak
Quercus libani
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 8 m tall and spreads 8 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. The branches are slender. The bark is dark and greyish-black. The leaves are oblong or sword shaped. They are glossy green above and have teeth with bristles along the edge. The fruit are acorns which have short stalks.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Mediterranean, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruit or nuts are roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, sap, nut
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Balot, Beru, Lubnan mesesi, Mese