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.
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Attracts Wildlife | Mammals, wildlife |
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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 = 110 seeds approx. |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |