Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade It endures drought and makes

It endures drought and makes little demands on the soil quality

A large deciduous alder tree found in the subtropical highlands of the Himalayas where the tree is called Utis in Nepali

Quite drought hardy once established

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

Native to much of Europe and western Asia

Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade It endures drought and makesA 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.