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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.
Singular, Eco-friendly garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Reforestation, Restoration

| Flowering period | April, May, Spring |
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| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Common name | QUERCUS ILEX BALLOTA - (Identified) - ES-45-10 Sistema Ibérico |
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| Wildlife | wildlife, Mammals |
| Sowing period | January, March, December, Winter |
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| Harvest period | January, November, December, Autumn, Winter |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 1 Liter = 140 seeds approx. |
| Type of use | Singular, Eco-friendly garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Reforestation, Restoration |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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