Quercus glauca (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

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Quercus glauca
Evergreen tree
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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.

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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].

General Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth[20]. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4]. Wood - tough, very hard, takes a good polish but warps during seasoning. Used for general construction and fuel[46, 51, 61, 158].

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