Pyrenean oak
Quercus pyrenaica
- Layer 1 · Canopy
- Dynamic accumulator
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to south-western Europe, the Pyrenean oak is a marcescent deciduous species highly resistant to cold and acidic soils. It is ideal for forming the dominant layer and producing abundant biomass.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Tree up to 20 m
- Mature diameter: 10 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
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- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Harvest — Planting
- December — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Acorns can be processed and leached to remove tannins and produce edible flour.
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Related plants
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