This tree has an upright and spreading habit with brown to grey fissured bark and a dense crown of oblong dark leathery green leaves. During spring it produces tassel-like yellowish green male flowers in clusters and are followed by acorns.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Quercus phillyreoidesis naturally found in China growing in an open sunny position on the lower mountains and in the valleys. It prefers well drained deep moist, slightly acidic soils in a open sunny position and is drought tender but mildly frost resistant.

Ubame Oak is a smaller tree that is grown as a shade or screen plant in parks and gardens. It is not commonly cultivated in domestic gardens and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery. It has a moderate growth rate and establishes in 3 to 5 years.ID 1054

Quercus(KWER-kus) phillyreoides (fi-li-ree-OI-deez)

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-e)
Beech, Oaks and Sweet Chestnuts