Q. macrolepis - Vallonea Oak

Native to the Balkans, southeast Turkey and Greece; this is a medium size tree reaching up to 85 feet tall and 50 feet wide; that has dark brown rugged bark on a massive trunk to 3.5 feet in diameter. The leaves are deeply cut often fiddle shaped to 6 x 2 inches. Drought tolorant; it grows best in Meditteranean climates and is hardy from zone 7 to 10. Hot summers are a necessity.