Sweet acorn oak - Quercus Ilex Ballota

Young oak plant, used in the design of edible gardens for the consumption of its acorns as flour, or roasted like chestnuts.

In Morocco, Spain and Greece, oak acorns are still eaten to make bread, for example.

The Ballota variety, represented especially in southern Europe and Algeria, was also used candied like candied chestnuts and considered a delicacy.

Mild acorn coffee is also made with acorns from Spain.

Drought-resistant and long cultivated for human consumption, it is a tree that should also be planted in your home!

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