Quercus phillyreoides (Fagaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Quercus phillyreoides
Evergreen shrub
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The Quercus phillyreoides plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Fagaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Quercus phillyreoides
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets and open woods near seashores in C. and S. Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure[166], surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Rarely fruits well in Britain[11]. Trees at Kew in the hot summer of 1989 carried large crops of seed[K]. The seed takes 2 years to ripen[200]. A very ornamental plant[1]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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