Crania is a promoted species, suitable for all semi-mountainous and mountainous regions of Greece for the production of high-performance traditional products. The cranium is an autochthonous, long-lived deciduous tree (with a height of 5-10 m), well adapted to the climatic and soil conditions of our country. The wood of the skull is very hard and resistant to breakage. Its leaves are lance-shaped with a light green color on the lower surface and dark green on the upper surface.
Terrain
It thrives in almost all types of soils from fertile to moderately fertile, wet or dry sandy loam to heavy clay.
Position
It prefers dry summer climates, however it grows equally well in places with cool wet summers.
Durability
It is resistant to frost and low temperatures down to -30°C. Ideal plant for places with intense air pollution and drought.
Watering
It needs moderate watering. In summer it needs more frequent watering.
Pruning
Configuration pruning: It is done at sparse intervals to remove very dense branches.
Fruit pruning: It needs light pruning in autumn as soon as it sheds its leaves to remove dry, damaged or dense branches and to thin the crown.
Enemies and Diseases
It is not attacked by insects and pathogenic organisms and is thus a very good species for organic cultivation.
The sending and delivery of trees is done ONLY within Prefecture of Thessaloniki.
