This deciduous tree has and erect trunk with thick corky reddish-brown bark and upright arching branches that form an open round crown. It has a dark green finely toothed oblong leaves and produces masses of tassel-like yellowish green male catkins.

Hardiness zones 5 to 8 

Quercus variabilis is naturally found from Japan to China and northern Korea growing in mixed woodlands or occasionally in pure stands in the mountains and valleys from an altitude of 800 m to 2,500 m (7,500 ft). 

This tree prefers an open a sunny position and grows in most well-drained moderately fertile moist soils that are tending acidic and is frost tolerant but drought tender.   

The Chinese Cork Oak is grown for its foliage and spreading habit. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen or used in woodland settings. It is suitable for inland and low-mountain regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long-lived. The bark can be up to 100 mm thick and is sometimes used in cork production. ID 3699

Quercus (KWER-kus) variabilis (VAH-ree-AH-bee-lis)

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