Quercus canariensis
Mirbeck's Oak










A handsome, large, fast-growing tree. Grey, deeply-fissured bark. Glossy-green leaves turn yellow and brown through autumn. Can be semi-evergreen in warm climates. Large crops of acorns. Grows equally well on light and heavy soils. Tolerant of dry, coastal sites.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Quercus
Species: Quercus canariensis, canariēnsis (Latin, adjective), meaning 'of or relating to the Canary Islands', in reference to this species' supposed native geographical location. Despite this species' name, it does not occur naturally today in the Canary Islands, though it may have in the past.
Common Name: Mirbeck's Oak
Other Common Name(s): Algerian Oak
Description and Features
Description: A handsome, large, fast-growing tree. Grey, deeply-fissured bark. Glossy-green leaves turn yellow and brown through autumn. Can be semi-evergreen in warm climates. Large crops of acorns. Grows equally well on light and heavy soils. Tolerant of dry, coastal sites.
Height: 10m
Width: 6m
Uses: Paddocks, Shade
Tolerates: Windy
Winter Foliage: Semi evergreen
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Yellow
Winter: None
Spring: Green