grain oak

How to Grow and Care for grain oak

grain oak · Quercus coccifera
Also known as: Kermes oak

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; tolerates dry soils and drought conditions. See tree cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing grain oak

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; tolerates dry soils and drought conditions. See tree cultivation for further advice

How to Water grain oak?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for grain oak?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for grain oak?

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What Soil Is Best for grain oak?

Soil type
Loam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for grain oak?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize grain oak?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune grain oak?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate grain oak?

Propagate by sowing seed soon after it drops or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

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How to Transplant grain oak?

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How to Care for grain oak in Winter?

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How to Plant grain oak?

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; tolerates dry soils and drought conditions. See tree cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot grain oak?

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How to Harvest grain oak?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps

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The Toxicity of grain oak

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More General Info About grain oak

Attributes of grain oak

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginEastern Mediterranean, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Quercus coccifera
Genus
Quercus
Family
Fagaceae
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