kermes oak
Quercus coccifera
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 feet tall6 to 12 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellowish-green
Garden uses
Notes
Kermes oak (Quercus coccifera) is a tree for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 6 to 12 feet tall and wide, so it suits a tall, dense screen. Yellowish-green flowers open from early to late spring.
Pairs well with Cotoneaster, Chinese pistache, and Fountain grass.
Native range
Northern Africa, western Asia, and southern Europe.