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Quercus glauca Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Quercus glauca plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. annulata. Cyclobalanopsis glauca. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Quercus glauca Family: Fagaceae Author: Thunb. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 15 Mature Width: Habitat: Moist forests and ravines, not gregarious, 800 - 3000 metres from Pakistan to S.W. China[51]. Shady valleys[158].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200].
Only suitable for the milder areas of Britain[11]. It 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].
A polymorphic species[11]. The seed ripens in its first year[200].
Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11].
Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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