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    Lithocarpus edulis

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Stone Oak
    • Tanbark Oak

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-30'
    • W: 10'-30'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Lithocarpus edulis plant details

    Lithocarpus edulis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lithocarpus edulis

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lithocarpus edulis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This extremely handsome, Japanese evergreen, tanbark oak is usually a shrub to 10' in the garden, but can be pruned as a small tree. Leaves are glossy yellow-green on top and blue-green underneath. Acorns are both ornamental and edible. Full to part sun with regular water to establish. Drought tolerant thereafter. Frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lithocarpus edulis plant

    How to Grow Lithocarpus edulis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Notholithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides

    aka Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides, Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides [SBH 7208], Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides [SBH 7413], Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides [SBH 9687], Bush Tanoak, Shrub Tanbark Oak, Tanoak Shrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • low
    Photo of Notholithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides foliage by Evan Bean
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    Notholithocarpus densiflorus

    aka Lithocarpus densiflorus, Quercus densiflorus, Tanbark Oak, Tanoak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 30'-150'

    Width: 40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Notholithocarpus densiflorus foliage by Joseph O'Brien
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