Lucombe oak, Spanish oak
Quercus hispanica

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows up to 30 m high and spreads 8 m wide. The bark is thick and cracked. The leaves are dull green and have lobes. The fruit are egg shaped acorns.

There are about 600 Quercus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can tolerate lime. It suits hardiness zones 6-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, Spain

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, nut

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Quercus cerris x Quercus suber;