Quercus cerris 'Sveti Nahoum' Jablonski Int. Oaks 21: 39 (2010) |
Infrageneric Classification Subgenus Cerris, Section Cerris |
Etymology Named by the originator, André Charlier, after the orthodox monastery Sveti Nahoum near the lake and city of Ochrid in Macedonia, former Republic of Yugoslavia. |
Description A form selected for its vigorous large green leaves and fast growth. Leaves up to 14.5 × 7 cm, green and rough above, paler beneath, with few stellate hairs on both sides, base asymmetrical shortly attenuate to subcordate. Petiole 5 - 17 mm. Originated in |
Nomenclatural Standard (Cultivar) or Type Harold Hillier Herbarium HILL, Standard Specimen No. 6807. E. J. Jablonski 08082006, 20 August 2008, collected together with Piers Trehane and André Charlier from the original plant (ortet) at Arboretum Rond Chêne, Esneux, Belgium. |
Standard Image | | Photograph by Matt Pringle of Sir Harold Hillier Gardens | |