Quercus schottkyana, Schottky's Oak.

Quercus schottkyana, Schottky's Oak.USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8 Native Range: China. Soil: Tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions, should be moist. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: Up to 30' in the garden, maybe higher. Attributes: Mid sized, broadleaf evergreen oak from China. Notes: Broadleaf evergreen oaks and trees are an important part of California's woodlands and forests. They are deeply connected with my personal history and I absolutely love seeing new species from

flowering garden tree

well drained

The entire breadth of Mexico is a botanical hotspot and treasure chest of extreme oak and conifer diversity rivaled only by East Asia

Height in the Garden: Up to 5'

The bark turns brown with age

Its fruits have traditional medicinal uses and can be eaten fresh or dried

Uses: Medium size bonsai tree

Container Planting: Its compact size and attractive foliage make it a striking choice for shaded pots and planters

from what I can tell

leathery leaves with serrated edges arranged in whorls at the top of the stems

Attributes: True cedar with glaucous foliage

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 3–7