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Native to the mountainous regions of the Iberian Peninsula and western France, Quercus pyrenaica—the Pyrenean Oak—is a hardy, deciduous tree adapted to dry, rocky soils and cool climates. It features broad, deeply lobed leaves that turn golden brown in autumn, adding seasonal interest.
This medium to large oak is valued for its resilience, and often regenerates after fire or coppicing. Tolerant of drought and frost, it’s well suited to large gardens or rural landscapes.
- Flowers: Yellow-green catkins inconspicuous, spring to early-summer, followed by 4 cm long acorns
- Size: About 15–20 m tall × 10–15 m wide
- Uses: Ornamental shade tree
- Features: Autumn colour, drought and frost hardy, coppice potential
- Also known as: Pyrenees Oak, Melojo Oak, Spanish Oak, Quercus toza
References include:
European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN), Flora Europaea, AgroForestry Tree Database (World Agroforestry), Plants of the World Online (Kew)
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