Quercus variabilis (Shaun Pi Li (Chinese))


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesvariabilis
CategoryWoody
OriginJapan, China, Korea, Taiwan and Tibet.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeOpen, spreading crown.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 0-3,400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionVery furrowed, pinkish-grey to brownish-grey with olive-brown to light brown twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionPointed and narrow, 5 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionOboval, toothed, glossy dark green, a pointed apex and rounded base with 9-16 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 8-15 x 2-5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, subglobose, 1-2 cm in length.

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