Holm Oak (infected with Tuber aestivum; black summer autumn truffle)
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£18.00
£18.00
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Trees ranging from 6 to 18 months old can be purchased subject to availability; postage costs may vary.
Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) is a medium-size tree 20–27 m tall with finely square-fissured blackish bark and leathery evergreen leaves. The leaves are dark green above and pale whitish-grey with dense short hairs below. The leaf shape is variable, the adult leaves are entire, 4–8 cm long and 1–3 cm broad, while those on the lower branches of young trees are often larger (to 10 cm long), and are toothed or somewhat spiny - possibly as protection from grazing animals. In this, the foliage resembles that of the common European Holly Ilex aquifolium, and this resemblance has led to its common and botanic names. The name ilex is originally the classical Latin name for the Holm Oak, but was later also used as a botanical genus name for the hollies. The flowers are catkins, produced in the spring; the fruit is an acorn, which matures in about six months. This tree is very productive and hardy in Northern European climates and suited to chalky soils with a high pH; the seeds were sourced from a reputable British supplier. This tree commonly grows with mycorrhizal fungi; we can supply these trees hosting Tuber aestivum (black summer / autumn truffles).
Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) is a medium-size tree 20–27 m tall with finely square-fissured blackish bark and leathery evergreen leaves. The leaves are dark green above and pale whitish-grey with dense short hairs below. The leaf shape is variable, the adult leaves are entire, 4–8 cm long and 1–3 cm broad, while those on the lower branches of young trees are often larger (to 10 cm long), and are toothed or somewhat spiny - possibly as protection from grazing animals. In this, the foliage resembles that of the common European Holly Ilex aquifolium, and this resemblance has led to its common and botanic names. The name ilex is originally the classical Latin name for the Holm Oak, but was later also used as a botanical genus name for the hollies. The flowers are catkins, produced in the spring; the fruit is an acorn, which matures in about six months. This tree is very productive and hardy in Northern European climates and suited to chalky soils with a high pH; the seeds were sourced from a reputable British supplier. This tree commonly grows with mycorrhizal fungi; we can supply these trees hosting Tuber aestivum (black summer / autumn truffles).
We can not dispatch these trees outside UK territories at the moment. Trees supplied by Totally Truffles, larger quantities can be purchased at discounted prices, contact 07958715102 for details.
Guidelines on how to maintain your truffle tree available here: http://www.totallytruffles.co.uk/how-to-maintain-your-truffle-tree.html
Guidelines on how to maintain your truffle tree available here: http://www.totallytruffles.co.uk/how-to-maintain-your-truffle-tree.html