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Chinese Cork Oak

Quercusvariabilis

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Family

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Quercus (KWER-kus)

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Species

variabilis (var-ee-AH-bil-iss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Green

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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