White Shin Oak, Blue Japanese oak
Quercus glauca

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A small evergreen tree. It grows 15 m tall and spreads 4.5 m wide. The branches are stout and leafy. The bark is tough and cracked. The leaves are oval and have teeth along the edge. They are bronze coloured when young. They turn shiny green above and waxy underneath. The fruit are oval acorns in cups. They are 2 cm long.

There are about 600 Quercus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in mountain and moist forests between 800-3,000 m above sea level. In Pakistan it grows between 700-2,000 m altitude. Melbourne Botanical gardens. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Europe, Germany, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mediterranean, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten with oil and salt.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Banku, Banni, Bran, Imbri, Meik-kekawpa, Phalat, Phaniant, Pharonj, Sagat, Siri, Thit-e

Synonyms

Quercus annulata Smith; Quercus myrsinifolia;