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Fagaceae
Algerian oak
Quercus canariensis
Also known as Quercus canariensis, North African oak, Mirbeck's oak, Quercus mirbeckii f. microphylla
Zones 4–9Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Oak · Deciduous Tree · Shade Tree · Mediterranean · Quercus · Wildlife Tree · Large Tree · Landscape Tree · Acorn
Pet-safeBeginner-friendlyAttracts pollinators
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 10/21/2026
Algerian oak is a large, semi-evergreen or deciduous tree well suited to parks, large gardens, and open landscapes where it can reach impressive size over time. It prefers deep, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade, tolerating a range of soil types once established. Minimal pruning is needed; young trees benefit from regular watering until roots are established.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Deep watering to encourage deep root growth; allow soil to dry between waterings once established · Every 10-14 days when young; established trees are largely self-sufficient
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–6.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 25 ft – 75 ft
- Spacing
- 480 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Algeria, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
- Attracts
- Birds, Bees
Sources: trefle, usda
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