Ornamental tree for gardens, for reforestation and as a bonsaï. The acorns are mainly eaten by pigs. Man can eat its acorns fresh or toasted. The wood is of a great value too.
F.R.M., Source Identified. Spain, ES-45-10 Sistema Ibérico.
Evergreen tree growing up to 20m of a height with yellow typical flowers. Coriaceous, long and oval leaves with a slightly thorny edge. The fruit is an acorn with a downy, appressed scales cup.
It adapts to any types of soils, except the flooded, very sandy and saline soils.
Direct sowing in Autumn or cold stratification for 2 months for Spring sowings.
We sale acorns per liter. In 1 liter we have approx. 110 seeds.
Not available
Receive an Email when available.
I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
Flowering | ||||||||||||
Harvest |
Attracts Wildlife | Mammals, wildlife |
---|---|
Average germination (%) | 80 |
Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Plant use | Eco-friendly garden, Reforestation, Restoration, Singular, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 1 Liter = 140 seeds approx. |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Summer break!
From August 7th to September 3rd we will stop the expeditions but you can still place your orders on the website and reserve the available plants.
We will resume shipments from September 3rd 2025.
See you soon!
TheOriginalGarden