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 phillyreoides is 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