Mundi Plantarum

Lithocarpus edulis

Famille: 
Fagaceae
Synonymes: 
Quercus edulis

  • Flavien Saboureau

  • Flavien Saboureau

  • Flavien Saboureau

Lithocarpus trees are relatives of oak trees and are still not very common in our gardens. Rare in cultivation.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Leaf color

  • Green

Sun exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Size

5 to 10m

Ornamental interest

  • Evergreen

Type de sol

  • Acidic
  • Limestone
  • Neutral

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

  • ORIGIN: Native species of Japan.
  • CLIMATE: Withstands -15°C.
  • EXPOSURE: Sun or partial shade.
  • SOIL: In cool soil that does not dry out too much, acidic, neutral or alkaline.
  • GROWTH: Normal.
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GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

  • DIMENSIONS: Can reach 7m to 10m in height
  • HABIT:
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  • BARK:
  • BRANCHES :
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PHYSIOLOGY OF LEAVES

  • SHAPE: Narrow, elliptical, entire, leathery leaves, 7-15 cm long.
  • COLOUR: Green.
  • NOTE: Evergreen and tough foliage.

PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERS

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PHYSIOLOGY OF FRUIT

  • SHAPE: Acorns up to 2.5 cm long and 0.8 cm wide, edible.
  • COLOR:
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  • NOTE: Acorns are edible but quite bitter.