sweet acorn oak
Quercus rotundifolia
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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
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean (Spain, Portugal, North Africa)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A Mediterranean evergreen oak with rounded, leathery foliage and a dense canopy. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and suited to hot, dry climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well sweet acorn oak grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean (Spain, Portugal, North Africa)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation