Quercus variabilis Chinese cork oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus variabilis
Chinese cork oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus variabilis plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese cork oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. bungeana. Q. chinensis. non Abel.

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Latin Name:  Quercus variabilis
Common Name:  Chinese cork oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Bl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mixed woods, occasionally in pure stands, 800 - 1600 metres in W. China[109].

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]. 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 very ornamental tree[1]. Closely related to Q. acutissima[1]. Trees respond well to coppicing[109]. The seed ripens in its second 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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