Quercus cerris 'Slivno-Ravno' Jablonski Int. Oaks 21: 39 (2010) |
Infrageneric Classification Subgenus Cerris, Section Cerris |
Etymology Named by the originator, André Charlier, after the place where the original seed was collected. |
Description A form selected for its very large, dark green leaves. Leaves up to 17 × 9.5 cm, green and rough above, paler beneath, with few stellate hairs on both sides, base asymmetrical shortly attenuate. Petiole 7 - 20 mm. Originated around 1972 from seed collecte |
Nomenclatural Standard (Cultivar) or Type Harold Hillier Herbarium HILL, Standard Specimen No. 6806, E. J. Jablonski 08082005, 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 | |