Quercus acutissima Sawthorn oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus acutissima
Sawthorn oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus acutissima plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sawthorn oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. serrata. non Thunb.

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Latin Name:  Quercus acutissima
Common Name:  Sawthorn oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Carruth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Often forming pure forests or growing with Pinus species, to 1000 metres in W. China[109].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Lime tolerant[188]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[200]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. The seed ripens in its second year[200]. This species is closely related to Q. variabilis[1]. Often cultivated in China as a coppiced tree for fuel and charcoal[109]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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