oak
Quercus salicina
USDA zones7 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size30 to 60 feet tall30 to 60 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellowish
Garden uses
Notes
Oak (Quercus salicina) is a tree for shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It is evergreen and can reach 30 to 60 feet tall and wide. Small yellowish blooms appear in mid to late summer. Give it plenty of room to grow.
Pairs well with Chinese pistache, Mondo grass, Bigleaf hydrangea, and Stained Glass hosta.
Native range
Japan and Korea.