
The velani oak
The velani oak (Quercus ithaburensis or Quercus aegilops) is a tree of the Fagaceae family. It owes its name to the cups of its acorns, the velaneds, used in tannery and dyeing. A tree with subpersistent foliage*, the velani oak measures 5 to 25 meters in height with a wingspan of up to 24 […]