This deciduous large tree has a single grey to black corky trunk with a dense rounded crown. It has long lasting glossy green broad-oblong leaves that turn yellowish in autumn and the pendant flowers appear during spring and are followed by acorns. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 10 

Quercus acutissima is naturally found from the Himalayas to China, Korea and Japan growing in open sunny positions in deep moist organic rich soils and is drought tender but frost resistant. 

This large tree is grown for its attractive foliage and growth habit. Under cultivation the tree normally grows to 10m (30ft) with a spread of 3m (10ft). It is planted in large gardens and parks for summer shade or as a lawn specimen and is suitable for cool mountain regions. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 1590

Quercus (KWER-kus) acutissima (a-kew-TIS-ee-ma)

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