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].

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]. The bark is a source of cork[11, 123]. A 10 metre tall tree at Kew has less than 4cm thickness of cork on it[K]. A black dye is obtained from the seed copules[61, 109]. The bark is used for roofing[109]. Wood. Used for boat making and construction[109].

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