The durmast oak is a deciduous tree with grey crested bark and ovate, obovate or oblong leaves, dark green and 6-17cm long, with rounded lobes. The acorns, without stalks, are ovoid or oblong-ovoid and grow singly or in bunches of 2-5. This oak is widespread in central-southern Europe, from the hilly plains up to 1300m above sea level, and is associated with chestnut, hornbeam and beech. The light, hard wood is highly prized, used for fine furniture, barrels and as fuel. Expanding deciduous tree, with grey crested bark and leaves with yellow stalks, ovate, obovate or oblong, dark green, 6-17cm long, with rounded lobes. The acorns without stalks, from ovoid to oblong-ovoid, are single or in bunches of 2-5. The durmast oak is typical of central-southern Europe, where it is widespread in the hilly and mountainous plains and is associated with chestnut, hornbeam and beech, reaching up to 1300m above sea level. Due to its decorative aspect, it is sometimes used in parks and gardens as an ornamental. The wood, light brown in colour, hard, light, is the most prized oak product. It is used for fine furniture and barrels, and as fuel.