Kermes oak

Quercus coccifera

Coverage for land and pigs

Shrub3.2×4 mzone 6–9partial shade

Profile

Family: Fagaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 3.2 m
Spread: 4 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 200 years
First yield: after 12 years
Hardiness: zone 6–9
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: very dry – very wet
pH: 6 – 8
Synonyms: Q. pseudococcifera, Stech-Eiche, Kermes-Eiche

evergreensuitable for hedgesthorny

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible4 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses5 of 10

Origin & habitat

Europe - Mediterranean.

The cultivated land is a fertile area cultivated by farmers for centuries, providing ideal conditions for growing various crops and raising livestock. Managing cultivated land requires significant labor and expertise but remains a crucial resource for food and the country's economy.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

The seeds are rich in tannin, a substance that can be mildly toxic if one manages to chew and swallow such a bitter seed.

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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