This small tree to large shrub has an upright trunk with dark furrowed bark and spreading branches that form an open rounded crown. It has dull dark green oblong leaves that are toothed and the small acorns appear during autumn.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Quercus glaucais naturally found from Japan to China growing in well drained moderately fertile moist loams in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Ring-cupped Oak is grown for its habit and is planted in parks and gardens as a lawn specimen for shade or in borders. It can also be planted around water courses establishing in 3 to 5 yearsand is suitable for temperate regions. ID 2246

Note:
Natural stands of this species attain a height of 15m (50ft) tall, but the tree usually grows smaller under cultivation.

Quercus(KWER-kus) glauca(GLAW-kuh)

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