Quercus faginea Portuguese oak Ht 15-20m

Medium tree / Deciduous / Tolerates exposed sites / Tolerates dry sites / Attractive autumn colours - brown / Attractive to birds / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Erosion control / Shelter / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)

Broadly conical, deciduous. A smaller oak with leathery dark green leaves and early bountiful sweet edible acorn crops. Pigs fattened on these acorns command a premium price. Tolerates exposure, heat & dry conditions. Trims as a hedge.