Lithocarpus edulis

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Synonyms

Pasania edulis

Trees Shrubs

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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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 20–50 years
Max Spread: 4-8 metres
Max Height: 8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H5

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Fagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Bushy
Genus: A genus of 325 species of evergreen trees known as 'Stone Oaks' with lance-shaped, dark green, leathery toothed foliage and upright spikes of creamy-white flowers, followed by green to brown-coloured acorns
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

Pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free