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sweet acorn oak
Quercus rotundifolia
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A Mediterranean evergreen oak with rounded, leathery foliage and a dense canopy. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and suited to hot, dry climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
climax
Native Range
Mediterranean (Spain, Portugal, North Africa)
Function & Care
wildlife benefitedibleerosion control
Edible Parts
nut
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation