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 that is very resistant to cold and acidic soils. It is ideal for forming the dominant layer and producing an abundance of biomass.

See which trees Pyrenean oak grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

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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

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October — Harvest — Planting
November — Harvest — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The acorns can be processed and leached to remove tannins and produce edible flour.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.