QUERCUS acutissima

Commonly known as Japanese chestnut oak, Sawtooth oak

Chestnut-like leaves which persist into winter
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Long-lasting, glossy, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long. Leaves are similar to those of sweet chestnut.
  • Height
    15-20m (49-66ft)
  • Spread
    15-20m (49-66ft)
  • Tree
    Corky, ashen-grey to black bark. Solitary acorns.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

QUERCUS acutissima

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungi.
    Place of origin
    China, Himalayas, Korea, Japan
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
Quercus - Care Guide
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Trees - Care Guide
15-20m (49-66ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  15-20m (49-66ft)
  

Useful extras...

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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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