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-049-07 Montes Vasco Navarros.
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, Fodder, Singular, Timber, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 210 se/L. |
| Soil - Type | No preference |