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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Quercus is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 10 m (32ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind, midges.
Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Quercus cuspidata.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Seed - cooked[2, 46, 63, 105, 177]. The cotyledon of the nut is eaten boiled or roasted[183].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Prefers a good deep medium to stiff loam[1]. Requires a sheltered position in semi-shade and a lime-free soil[138]. Although cold hardy in Britain, this species really requires a warm continental climate if it is to prosper and it does not do well in the maritime climate of this country[200]. It succeeds in the London area but does not attain its full size there[11]. It grows well in S.W. England[11]. The catkins have an unpleasant hawthorn-like smell to attract midges for their pollination[245].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - requires a period of cold stratification and is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[138]. The seed has a short viability and should not be allowed to dry out. It can be stored for a few months if kept cool and moist (putting it in a plastic bag that is placed in the salad compartment of a fridge works well). Stored seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 - 48 hours prior to sowing[138]. Germination usually takes place within 1 - 3 months at 15°c[138]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick out the seedlings into individual pots and plant them out in mid summer if possible, otherwise grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter and plant them out in late spring. Give the young plants some protection from cold for their first few winters outdoors.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Fujian Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng), Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku), Korea, South, Taiwan
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Quercus × schuettei | Schuette's oak | Tree | 18.0 |
4-8
| F | MH | N | MWe | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Quercus acuta | Japanese Evergreen Oak | Tree | 25.0 |
6-9
| M | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus acutissima | Sawthorn Oak | Tree | 5.0 |
5-9
| M | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus agrifolia | Encina, California live oak, Coast Live Oak | Tree | 15.0 |
8-11
| S | MH | SN | M | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus alba | White Oak, Hybrid oak | Tree | 20.0 |
3-9
| S | MH | SN | DM | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Quercus aliena | Oriental White Oak | Tree | 20.0 |
4-8
| | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus aucheri | Boz-Pirnal Oak | Shrub | 5.0 |
7-10
| S | MH | SN | DM | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Quercus bicolor | Swamp White Oak | Tree | 25.0 |
4-8
| M | MH | SN | MWe | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus brantii | Barro, Brant's oak | Tree | 8.0 |
7-9
| F | LMH | N | DM | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus cerris | Turkey Oak, European turkey oak | Tree | 35.0 |
5-9
| F | MH | SN | M | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus chrysolepis | Live Oak, Canyon live oak | Tree | 25.0 |
8-11
| S | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus coccifera | Kermes Oak | Shrub | 4.0 |
5-9
| | MH | SN | M | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus coccinea | Scarlet Oak | Tree | 25.0 |
4-8
| M | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus dentata | Japanese Emperor Oak, Daimyo oak | Tree | 20.0 |
4-8
| F | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus douglasii | Blue Oak | Tree | 12.0 |
8-11
| S | MH | SN | DM | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Quercus durata | California Scrub Oak, Leather oak | Shrub | 4.0 |
7-10
| | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus ellipsoidalis | Northern Pin Oak | Tree | 20.0 |
4-6
| M | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus emoryi | Black Oak, Emory oak | Tree | 12.0 |
6-9
| S | MH | SN | M | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus engelmannii | Evergreen Oak, Engelmann oak, Mesa Oak | Tree | 10.0 |
8-11
| M | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus falcata | Southern Red Oak, Cherrybark Oak, Spanish Oak, Southern Red Oak | Tree | 25.0 |
7-9
| M | MH | SN | M | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus floribunda | | Tree | 0.0 |
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| | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus frainetto | Hungarian Oak, Italian Oak, Forest Green Oak | Tree | 30.0 |
5-8
| F | MH | SN | M | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus fruticosa | Gall Oak, Lusitanian Oak | Shrub | 2.0 |
7-10
| | MH | N | M | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Quercus gambelii | Shin Oak, Gambel oak, Rocky Mountain White Oak | Shrub | 4.5 |
4-8
| S | MH | SN | DM | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus garryana | Oregon White Oak, Garry Oak | Tree | 18.0 |
7-9
| S | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus glauca | Ring-cup oak , Ring Cupped Oak, Blue Japanese Oak | Tree | 15.0 |
8-9
| S | MH | SN | M | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus hispanica | | Tree | 20.0 |
6-9
| | MH | SN | M | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus ilex | Holly Oak, Evergreen Oak | Tree | 25.0 |
7-10
| S | LMH | SN | M | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus ilex ballota | Holm Oak | Tree | 25.0 |
6-9
| S | LMH | SN | M | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Quercus imbricaria | Shingle Oak, Northern Laurel Oak | Tree | 20.0 |
4-8
| M | MH | SN | M | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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