Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

Also Known As

Quercus dentata 'C. F. Miller'
C.F. Miller Emperor Oak
Carl Ferris Miller Daimyo Oak
Carl Ferris Miller Emperor Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-35'
W: 25'-35'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' plant details

Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT - 35 FT - wide, 25 FT - 35 FT - tall
Uses: big leaves, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named for Carl Ferris Miller that gardened in South Korea. This Manchurian Korean native is a super oak. When we think of an oak leaf, C.F. Miller is the standard. Our 30’ tree is really beautiful with its deep green leaves followed by coppery yellow fal

By: Gossler Farms

Quercus dentata is a beautiful oak ranging through China, Japan, and Korea. It features some of the larges leaves of any oak, up to 1' long and 7" wide. Give it good soil conditions and some summer water when it's dry and it will do well. Apparently this was selected for being a good grower and having improved hardiness. Other attributes are similar to the species. It was propagated from a plant collected in Korea in 1976 by Robert and Jelena De Belder of Hemelrijk, Belgium.