trefle.io · Taken May 12, 2018 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)
Fagaceae
Evergreen oak
Quercus rotundifolia
Also known as Quercus ilex var. oleoides, Quercus ilex subvar. rotundifolia, Quercus ballota, Quercus ilex f. pendula
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Evergreen · Oak · Mediterranean · Drought-Tolerant · Tree · Acorns · Wildlife · Xeriscaping · Low-Water
This Mediterranean evergreen oak thrives in well-draining soil with moderate water once established. Protect from harsh winter winds and provide afternoon shade in hot climates. Perfect for xeriscaping and low-water gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Deep watering to saturate root zone, allow soil to dry between waterings · Every 14-21 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–8
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 40 ft
- Spacing
- 240 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Algeria, Canary Is., France, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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