Konara
Quercus glandulifera
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 10 m high and spreads 8 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. It has a rounded crown. The leaves vary in shape. They can be broadly oval or sword shaped. There are teeth along the edges that have glands. The leaves are bright green above and greyish-white underneath. The fruit are acorns. These can occur singly or in clusters.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-9. Arboretum Tasmania. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Himalayas, Japan, Korea, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The nut are used for flour.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds, nut
How it is grown
It is slow growing.