About
A large, spreading, evergreen tree from southern Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands with broadly ovate, leathery, mid-green leaves with small, rounded teeth, grey beneath, and large, hanging, catkin-like male flowers in spring followed by medium-sized, dark brown acorns. A handsome, drought-tolerant oak for a warm, sunny, well-drained position in a mild garden.
About the genus
Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.