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Tree | Quercus acutissima Sawtooth Oak |
Description | Native to China, Asia and the Himalayas this is a large, long-lived but slow-growing tree with dense foliage. It has a pyramidal shape when young but this rounds with age. Male catkins are yellow and pendulous and appear in spring, whereas female catkins appear with leaves. Produces acorns. Produces fissured dark brown bark. Foliage changes from dark bright green to golden yellow in autumn. |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Form | Round |
Mature Size | 10 x 8m |
Uses | Being an oak tree with seasonal variation, this variety makes an attractive and interesting year-round feature tree. |
Position & Soil | While it prefers moist, acid, well-drained soils in full sun, it can tolerate poor soils. Is considered high frost tolerant with moderate drought tolerance. |
Features | Medium Deciduous Round Avenue Feature Foliage Shade Tree Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 50cm/52L (1.9-2.2m) |
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