Quercus aucheri

Quercus aucheri is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m by 4 m at a slow rate.
It is hardy to zone 8. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: medium and heavy soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic soils. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side. Plants are lime tolerant. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, but trees usually grow well in Britain. The seed takes two years to ripen but is seldom produced in this country. This species is closely related to Q. coccifera and considered to be no more than a synonym of that species by some authorities. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus. Many species in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young.