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Quercus leucotrichophora Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Quercus leucotrichophora plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to C. Nepal. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. incana. Roxb. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Quercus leucotrichophora Family: Fagaceae Author: A.Camus. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 25 Mature Width: Habitat: Forests where it is usually gregarious and common, 1200 - 2400 metres[51]. Prefers rather dry hillsides[146].
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].
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[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].
Trees can be coppiced if their trunks are up to 25cm in diameter[[146, 158].
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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