Quercus coccifera, the Kermes Oak, is a small, evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean. Known for spiny, holly-like leaves and small acorns, it forms dense, drought-tol
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Minimal once established
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable to poor, rocky, or calcareous soils.
Temperature
Tolerates wide range, prefers mild winters and hot, dry summers
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Rarely needed
Full sun
Minimal once established
Well-drained, adaptable to poor, rocky, or calcareous soils.
Tolerates wide range, prefers mild winters and hot, dry summers
Outdoor
Rarely needed
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-5 m
Spread
1-4 m
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
1-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Edible
No
All parts, especially acorns, contain tannins which are toxic if ingested, causing gastrointestinal upset and potential kidney damage in pets and humans.
