Daimyo oak

Also known as: Daimio oak; Japanese emperor oak

A medium-sized deciduous tree to around 15m in height with very large leaves, around 30cm long or more. After the growing season they turn orange then hang brown on the tree all winter like paper bags, until the new ones emerge. The acorns have cups with long curved bushy scales

Scientific classification

Species: Daimyo oak (Quercus dentata)
Genus: Quercus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Daimyo oak pictures

Distribution of Daimyo oak

Distribution map

Far East

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Culture

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Quick identification of Daimyo oak

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Daimyo oak care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.