Quercus acutissima (Bristle oak)

Botanical name: Quercus acutissima
Common name(s): Bristle oak
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

The bristle oak is a fast-growing, deciduous tree with glossy, light green leaves. It is suitable for large gardens or for avenue planting, but needs to be pruned to shape. An excellent hardy specimen for colder regions.

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Botanical Pronunciation: KWER-kus a-ku-TIS-i-ma

Quercus acutissima requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Quercus acutissima
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	14 m * 7 m
Categories	Trees
Common name(s)	Bristle oak
Origin	Japan Korea China
Foliage	This tree bears glossy, light green leaves.
Uses in landscape design	This tree is suitable for large gardens or for avenue planting, but needs to be pruned to shape. Quercus acutissima is an excellent hardy specimen for colder regions.
Maintenance	This tree needs to be pruned to shape.
Growth rate	Fast

This tree bears glossy, light green leaves.

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Quercus acutissima (Bristle oak)