Portuguese Oak - Quercus lusitanica

Portuguese Oak - Quercus lusitanica

A refined evergreen oak with dense, dark foliage and a naturally disciplined form. Quercus lusitanica delivers year-round structure and privacy with the enduring character of a classic Mediterranean specimen, no waiting, no compromise.

Why Portuguese Oak

Evergreen coverage: Retains deep green foliage throughout the year, ensuring consistent visual presence across all seasons.
Controlled growth habit: More compact and manageable than many traditional oaks, suited to structured and space-conscious landscapes.
Screening performance: Dense canopy provides effective privacy and wind protection from the moment of installation.
Mediterranean character: Well suited to warm, dry climates and formal or classical landscape compositions.
Low maintenance: Reliable and self-sufficient once established, with minimal ongoing intervention required.

Ideal Applications

Specimen planting: Commands attention as a standalone feature with year-round structural presence.
Screening and shelter: Effective along boundaries and perimeters for privacy, wind mitigation, and noise attenuation.
Formal landscapes: Integrates naturally into structured, symmetrical, or classically styled projects.
Large-scale hedging: Responds well to clipping, making it a strong candidate for substantial evergreen hedge installations.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained to moderately drained soils; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week for the first two summers to encourage deep root establishment. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weed competition.

Plant Details

Height: 4–8m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Portugal, Spain, Morocco
Flower Colour: Insignificant