Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis) with its large leaves with shallower lobes than English Oak and a natural broad growth habit makes an excellent shade tree. Native to southern Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. Despite the scientific name, it does not occur naturally today in the Canary Islands, It is a drought tolerant tree from northern Africa and southern Europe. Evergreen in warmer climates and deciduous to semi deciduous in colder areas.
