Ornamental shrub which can be grown singular or in hedges. It is used for its wood and its sour tasting acorns can feed goats and pigs.
F.R.M., Source Identified. Spain, E-049-23 Sistema Ibérico Oriental.
Deciduous shrub growing up to 2m with yellow flowers. Spiny-serrated coriaceous leaves. The acorn is held in a thorny cup.
It adapts very well to any types of soils.
Direct sowing in Autumn or Cold stratification for 2 months before sowing in Spring (no later than April).
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Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness | Drought resistant |
Plant use | Barrier hedge, Clump, Coastal garden, Erosion control, Fodder, Game-covers, Singular, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 3 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Type | No preference |