TRUFFLE PLANT PUBESCENT OAK - mycorrhizal Tuber Uncinatum
Quercus pubescens 2 years - Truffle Tuber Uncinatum
The downy oak, also known as the white oak, is a remarkable tree appreciated for its robustness and its capacity to produce high-quality truffles. It grows as well on the Mediterranean coast as in the Seine Valley or in Alsace. , thanks to its great adaptability. This oak thrives in a variety of soils, whether deep, dry, hot, stony, not very fertile, or even arid, while withstanding the harshness of winters. Its growth is generally healthy and not very prone to diseases.
This tree, which prefers heat and light, is distinguished by its foliage, which in autumn transforms into a palette of warm colours, adding a decorative touch to the landscape. Its trunk, short and twisted, is covered with a smooth bark, grayish to black at first, but which gradually becomes thicker and fissured, evoking the appearance of cork.
To plant a downy oak, choosing a sunny location with well-drained soil is necessary. Although this tree is tolerant of varied conditions, it is essential to ensure good soil preparation to optimize its growth. A light mulch can help maintain adequate moisture during dry periods.
