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Quercus myrsinaefolia Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Quercus myrsinaefolia plant species is found in E. Asia - S. China, Japan. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Quercus myrsinaefolia Family: Fagaceae Author: Bl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 15 Mature Width: 8 Habitat: Warmer areas of Japan[58].
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].
The seed ripens in its first year[200].
Plants grown under this name in Britain are often Q. bambusifolia, Q. glauca, Q. salicina or Q. stenophylla[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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