Holm oak
Quercus rotundifolia
- Layer 1 · Canopy
- Edible companion
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 sweet-acorn holm oak is an evergreen tree adapted to dry summers. Its acorns have a low tannin content, making them a traditional food of high nutritional value. It forms part of the upper layer of the Mediterranean agroforestry system.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Medium-sized tree up to 15 m
- Mature diameter: 10 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental
Calendar
- January — Planting
- February — Planting
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- September
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Harvest — Planting
- December — Harvest — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Sweet acorns are consumed roasted or ground to prepare edible flours.
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