Quercus ithaburensis

Tabor Oak

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Deciduous oak native to the Mediterranean and Levant. Features rugged bark and lobed leaves. Produces edible acorns. Best for large outdoor spaces.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tabor Oak
Family Fagaceae
Genus Quercus
Species Ithaburensis
Origin Israel, Lebanon, Syria
Blooming Spring catkins, acorns mature in autumn
Leaf Color Green turning yellow/brown in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Deep, well-draining loamy soil. Tolerates alkaline and calcareous substrates.

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Watering

Water regularly when young. Highly drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for optimal growth and acorn production. Tolerates some shade.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring if soil is poor

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Pruning

Prune in late winter to remove dead wood or shape the canopy

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Oak Processionary Moth Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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