Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade A small deciduous tree from

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

It has glossy dark green leaves that colour well in Autumn and fragrant yellow flowers during Spring

The berries hang on the trees for ages

this deciduous shrub features lovely arching stems with dark green elm like leaves that turn a vibrant yellow in autumn

It endures drought and makes little demands on the soil quality

Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade A small deciduous tree fromA 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.