Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade The berries hang on the

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

In a sheltered spot it has been through a few frosts at my place

Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade The berries hang on theA 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.