Quercus glauca: Blue Japanese Oak: ENH-705/ST547, 12/2006

Abstract

At first glance, this plant would hardly be thought to be an Oak. Creating a very formal, dense, round or oval shade, evergreen Blue Japanese Oak grows slowly to 25 to 40 feet in height with a spread of 25 to 35 feet. The new growth is often bronze- or purple-tinted, and develops into shiny, dark green, 2.5 to 5.5-inch-long by 1 to 2.5-inch-wide, leathery leaves. It is a very attractive tree suited for many
uses. Original publication date November 1993.