Quercus acuta: Japanese Evergreen Oak: ENH-697/ST539, 2/2014

Abstract

Japanese Evergreen Oak reaches 20 to 30 feet in height with a 15 to 20-foot-spread and has an oval to rounded silhouette with dense, low branching and smooth, grey bark on the often multiple trunks. The dark green, glossy leaves, 2.5 to 5 inches long, have wavy-margins and a paler underside. New growth is purplish-brown. The inconspicuous flowers are followed by brown, cupped acorns. The dense growth and small size make Japanese Evergreen Oak ideal for use as a specimen, screen, or small shade tree. Unfortunately, it is not available in nurseries. Original publication date November 1993.