I'm stumped. I can't decide between Quercus acutissima and Q variabilis. I'm leaning towards Q accutissima. Anyone here got any clues on the difference? I've searched my books as well as googled it.
They do look pretty similar from the descriptions & images I've been looking at, Pat. Maybe the bark might be the main difference; acutissima "somewhat corky", variabilis "thick pale corky bark with deep fissures". Leaves & acorns look nearly identical to me, though no doubt if you saw them side by side the differences would be easy to see...
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Liri, it sounds as though we are looking at the same book - World Trees by Allen J Coombes. The acorns are round, not pointy. I'll put a photo of the bark on.
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Chinese Pistachio - autumn colour
grass border at the Mint in Canberra
Acorns and casings from unidentified Oak. (Still investigating one) Canberra
morning sun on eucalypts.
The acorn cases resemble open sea anemones.. I love autumn colours, Pat.
Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red Ironbark) Canberra
ditto
an earlier photo of the Oak (about 2 months ago I think).
thanks Joyce. Yes I'm intrigued by these acorns etc. I'll dig in books again now that I've photographed the bark today.
Gorgeous photos Pat - those acorns are really beautiful. Love the last pic too.
I love the Ranunculus and that white primula Iamweedy.
Stunning colourDove - bet you're thrilled with that.
That's a terrific view you have Cloggie. I miss having French doors. They frame a view so well.
How very sloppy of you not to move that watering can though....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairy, I agree that the other photos lovely and it's good to see the range of plants around the world.
I'm stumped. I can't decide between Quercus acutissima and Q variabilis. I'm leaning towards Q accutissima. Anyone here got any clues on the difference? I've searched my books as well as googled it.
They do look pretty similar from the descriptions & images I've been looking at, Pat. Maybe the bark might be the main difference; acutissima "somewhat corky", variabilis "thick pale corky bark with deep fissures". Leaves & acorns look nearly identical to me, though no doubt if you saw them side by side the differences would be easy to see...
Liri, it sounds as though we are looking at the same book - World Trees by Allen J Coombes. The acorns are round, not pointy. I'll put a photo of the bark on.
Thought I'd share a few pictures of the lovely spring colours I have! I love this time of year!
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