grain oak

Also known as: Kermes oak

A very slow-growing, dense, bushy, evergreen shrub to 5m tall and wide or rarely a small tree with smooth grey bark that cracks with age. Glossy, dark green holly-like leaves with spiny margins are 3-5cm long. Insignificant yellow-green spring flowers may be followed by solitary, spherical to ovoid acorns carried in spiny cups

Scientific classification

Species: grain oak (Quercus coccifera)
Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of grain oak

Distribution map

Eastern Mediterranean, Southwestern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of grain oak

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grain oak care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

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.