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.

See which trees holm oak grows well with

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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: The sweet acorns are consumed roasted or ground for the preparation of culinary flours.

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.