Quercus ilex - Holm oak

Holm oak (Quercus ilex) is an evergreen Mediterranean oak valued for its acorns and dense, durable wood. The acorns are edible once the bitter tannins are leached out, and the roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Hardiness zone 10¹

Outputs

• Human food
• Acorn¹
• Fodder¹

Type

• Quercus spp. - Oaks
• Tree
• Evergreen

Functions

• Windbreak¹
• Wildlife habitat¹
• Fuel¹
• Charcoal¹

Footnotes

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