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Bamboo-Leaf Oak (Quercus myrsinifolia)

Bamboo-leaf Oak (Quercus myrsinifolia) is an evergreen tree native to East Asia, known for its glossy, dark green leaves resembling bamboo.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Can tolerate some shade, but flowers and fruits best in sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Tolerates light frost once established.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-15 m

Spread

5-8 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, evergreen, lanceolate to ovate, 5-12 cm long, with finely serrated margins.

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Synonyms
Cyclobalanopsis myrsinifolia (Blume) Oerst.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFagales
  • familyFagaceae
  • genusQuercus
  • speciesQuercus myrsinifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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