Chinese cork oak, Quercus variabilis. Kusamono Some individuals may hold their

Some individuals may hold their foliage through winter

often in dangling clusters

Its bristly fruit and stems give it great texture and seasonal interest in the garden

which are followed by bright red

and utility in landscaping and bonsai cultivation

Chinese cork oak, Quercus variabilis. Kusamono Some individuals may hold theirUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5 Native Range: East Asia. Soil: Average soil conditions and neutral pH. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: Up to 90' in the wild. I believe it'll be much shorter than that in cultivation, maybe up to 75' over a long period of time. Attributes: Q. variabilis is a medium to large sized tree with winter deciduous foliage and is drought tolerant once well established. It will benefit from moderate summer irrigation in the