Status:
valid
Authors:
Koidz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 26: 161 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292172
Common Names
- Japanese Oak
- Japanese Evergreen Oak
- Yamazakura
Synonyms
- Quercus angustelepidosa Nakai [unknown]
- Quercus dentatoserratoides T.B.Lee [unknown]
Description
Quercus nipponica (also called Japanese Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak tree native to Japan. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and grows up to 15 m in height. It is found in dry, open woodlands and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus nipponica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quercus nipponica is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quercus nipponica is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 70 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 inches tall.
Where to Find Quercus nipponica
Quercus nipponica is native to Japan and Korea.
Quercus nipponica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus nipponica?
Quercus nipponica
What is the common name of Quercus nipponica?
Japanese Oak
What is the natural habitat of Quercus nipponica?
It is native to Japan and Korea.
Species in the Quercus genus
Quercus acutidens,
Quercus albescens,
Quercus alienocrispula,
Quercus alienoserratoides,
Quercus allorgeana,
Quercus alvordiana,
Quercus andegavensis,
Quercus andresii,
Quercus andrewsii,
Quercus argyrotricha,
Quercus aruciensis,
Quercus ashei,
Quercus atlantica,
Quercus aurea,
Quercus auzandrii,
Quercus avellaniformis,
Quercus baenitzii,
Quercus bambusifolia,
Quercus baniensis,
Quercus barnova,
Quercus battandieri,
Quercus bawanglingensis,
Quercus beaumontiana,
Quercus bebbiana,
Quercus beckyae,
Quercus beguinotii,
Quercus benderi,
Quercus bernardiensis,
Quercus bimundorum,
Quercus blaoensis,
Quercus blufftonensis,
Quercus borosii,
Quercus brenesii,
Quercus brittonii,
Quercus burnetensis,
Quercus bushii,
Quercus byarsii,
Quercus caduca,
Quercus caesariensis,
Quercus calophylla,
Quercus cambodiensis,
Quercus cantabrica,
Quercus capesii,
Quercus carduchorum,
Quercus carrissoana,
Quercus cerrioides,
Quercus charcasana,
Quercus clementei,
Quercus cocksii,
Quercus columnaris,
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Castanea dentata,
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Castanea mollissima,
Castanea neglecta,
Castanea ozarkensis,
Castanea pumila,
Castanea sativa,
Castanea seguinii,
Castanopsis pseudohystrix,
Castanopsis thaiensis,
Castanopsis undulatifolia,
Castanopsis acuminatissima,
Castanopsis amabilis,
Castanopsis annamensis,
Castanopsis argentea,
Castanopsis argyrophylla,
Castanopsis arietina,
Castanopsis armata,
Castanopsis birmanica,
Castanopsis boisii,
Castanopsis borneensis,
Castanopsis brevispinula,
Castanopsis buruana,
Castanopsis calathiformis,
Castanopsis cambodiana,
Castanopsis carlesii,
Castanopsis castanicarpa,
Castanopsis catalpifolia,
Castanopsis cavaleriei,
Castanopsis ceratacantha,
Castanopsis cerebrina,
Castanopsis chapaensis,
Castanopsis chevalieri,
Castanopsis chinensis,
Castanopsis choboensis,
Castanopsis chunii,
Castanopsis clarkei,
Castanopsis clemensii,
Castanopsis concinna,
Castanopsis costata,
Castanopsis crassifolia,
Castanopsis cryptoneuron,
Castanopsis curtisii,
Castanopsis cuspidata,
Castanopsis delavayi,
Castanopsis densinervia,
Castanopsis densispinosa,
Castanopsis diversifolia,
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