Lithocarpus edulis
An evergreen tree or spreading, bushy shrub eventually reaching up to 9m tall. Leathery leaves are tapered at both ends, narrowly oval to 15cm long and yellowish-green above with dullish green undersides. Spring flowers are borne on short, erect spikes to 7cm long and may be followed by acorns that take two seasons to reach their full size of up to 2.5cm long
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & S Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an acidic or neutral, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; provide shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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