Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade A large deciduous alder tree

A large deciduous alder tree found in the subtropical highlands of the Himalayas where the tree is called Utis in Nepali

It endures drought and makes little demands on the soil quality

Plants are dioecious

A small deciduous tree from China and one of the best for bright red autumn colour

It can grow in a range of soil conditions as long as it is moist and well-drained but should be planted in full sun to partial shade

Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade A large deciduous alder treeA medium to large tree native to a wide area of eastern Asia in southern, central, and eastern China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea with thick, corky bark and chestnut type leaves. It is quite ornamental in appearance. It is cultivated in China to a small extent for cork production, though its yield is lower than that of the related cork oak.