This deciduous to semi-evergreen tree has thick dark bark and is upright-narrow then spreading with age to form a broad rounded crown. It has oblong glossy green leaves with shallow lobes and turn golden colour during winter. It has cone-shaped acorns.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Quercus canariensis is naturally found from southern Portugal to Spain, Tunisia and Morocco in North Africa growing in woodlands.

It tolerates most well drained, moderately fertile moist to dry light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

Mirbeck's Oak is a magnificent shaped tree that is grown in large gardens and parks as a specimen for shade or along avenues. This tree is fast growing when young and establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. ID 1051

Quercus(KWER-kus) canariensis(ka-nah-ree-EN-sis)

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-e)
Beech, Oaks and Sweet Chestnuts