LITHOCARPUS edulis
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LITHOCARPUS edulis
Commonly known as Japanese Stone Oak
Glabrous young shoots, leaves taper at both ends, yellowish green on top. Hardy providing given wind shelter
£30.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Green brown acorn like fruits. Edible but bitter acorns
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Good to know
Syn Pasania edulis. -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
Southern Japan -
Evergreen
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Cream
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Spikes
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Entire
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Oblanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
9 metres -
Spread
5 metres
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Tree
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size9 metres
5 metres
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Lithocarpus - Growing Guide