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Lithocarpus edulis (Japanese stone oak)
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10m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lithocarpus edulis
Other names
Japanese stone oak, Pasania edulis , Quercus edulis, Quercus glabra, Quercus laevigata, Japanese tanbark oak, Japanese false oak
Genus
Lithocarpus Lithocarpus
Species
L. edulis - L. edulis is a rounded to broadly spreading evergreen tree with oblong, veined, glossy, leathery, dark green leaves and erect spikes of pale yellow-green flowers in spring are followed by orange-brown acorns.
Lithocarpus edulis is: Evergreen
Habit
Rounded
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Lithocarpus edulis (Japanese stone oak) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, acid to neutral, moist but well-drained in partial shade but will tolerate full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lithocarpus edulis
Other names
Japanese stone oak, Pasania edulis , Quercus edulis, Quercus glabra, Quercus laevigata, Japanese tanbark oak, Japanese false oak
Genus
Lithocarpus Lithocarpus
Species
L. edulis - L. edulis is a rounded to broadly spreading evergreen tree with oblong, veined, glossy, leathery, dark green leaves and erect spikes of pale yellow-green flowers in spring are followed by orange-brown acorns.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Lithocarpus edulis (Japanese stone oak) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, acid to neutral, moist but well-drained in partial shade but will tolerate full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
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