nutgalltree

Description of Nutgall Tree The Nutgall Tree, also known as the Aleppo Oak (Quercus infectoria), is a unique and historically significant species of oak. This deciduous tree is native to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It is known for its distinctive galls—rounded growths on its branches and leaves caused by gall wasps. These galls, called nutgalls, have been valued for centuries for their high tannin content, which is used in dyes, inks, and traditional medicine....