This tree is considered a symbol of grandeur, strength, and majesty. Centenarians, they possess very solid wood, and their trunks often take on whimsical shapes over the years.
Curiosities
Due to its resistance to humidity, it was a basic material in naval construction and also in railway sleepers. Its fruit is used as fodder for livestock, and its bark and galls as tanning agents.
Its roots have the quality of being able to penetrate up to 1.5 meters deep.
| Height | Up to 40 m. |
| Leaves | Spatulate and oblong in shape, the margin with small auricles, widening in the upper third. |
| Flowers/Fruit | The flowers bloom between April and June, with the male flowers appearing in long, hanging catkins. Its fruit is the acorn. |
| Climate/Habitat | Arid, cool, and well-developed soils. Temperate climate zones with a prolonged absence of summer drought, requiring plenty of light. |
| Common Name | Oak |
| Scientific Name | Quercus Rubur |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Family | Fagaceae |
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