Quercus glauca #017.2009A
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Plant Accession Number:
017.2009A
Accepted Name:
Quercus glauca Thunb.
Common Name:
Japanese blue oak
Accession Date:
Mar 21, 2009
Garden Area:
Polytunnel
Recorded Heights:
| Height | Date |
|---|---|
| 0.2 Metres | Aug 15, 2009 |
| 0.3 Metres | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 0.9 Metres | Dec 21, 2011 |
| 0.8 Metres | Apr 18, 2012 |
Group:
subgenus Cyclobalanopsis
Taxon Description:
Sometimes confused with Q. myrsinifolia, but it differs in its broader leaves, hairy beneath. Sadly its attractive, bronze new growth emerges very early in the year and can then be damaged by spring frosts, but it is worth growing for its young foliage alone. Widely distributed across Eastern Asia, it was introduced in 1804 and has reached 16 m at Borde Hill.Some plants obtained here under this name have proved to be Q. myrsinifolia, but the true species is now represented by small plants in our nursery.
Categories:
- Rated as Least Concern (LC) in the IUCN Red List of Oaks
- Quercus Species
- Label Required - 02 - Mar 2012
Natural Range:
- China
- Himalaya
- Japan
- Korea