Quercus coccifera (Chêne Kermès, Garric, Garrouille, Abraham's Oak, Mamre Oak, Coscoja)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciescoccifera
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginMediterranean.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)5 - 20
Height3-5 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeRounded crown.
Bark/Stem DescriptionPale grey, mature bark is scaly with yellowish-brown young twigs maturiing to a greyish-brown.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, pointed, 3 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionOblong, thick, toothed, with a cordate to rounded base and 5-8 prominent veins on either side of the midvein, 1-35. x 0.7-2 cm.
Flower DescriptionGlabrous catkins, 3-5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ovoid, 2 x 1.5 cm.

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