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Lithocarpus edulis | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Lithocarpus edulis

Lithocarpus edulis

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Genus: Lithocarpus
Family: Fagaceae

About this plant

An evergreen tree or spreading, bushy shrub eventually reaching up to 9m tall. Leathery leaves are tapered at both ends, narrowly oval to 15cm long and yellowish-green above with dullish green undersides. Spring flowers are borne on short, erect spikes to 7cm long and may be followed by acorns that take two seasons to reach their full size of up to 2.5cm long

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in an acidic or neutral, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; provide shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years