Quercus faginea, Portuguese Oak. Hardy Ginger

Quercus faginea, Portuguese Oak. Hardy GingerUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7 Native Range: Southeast Europe, Atlas mountains of North Africa. Soil: Average soil conditions and neutral pH. No water logged soils. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: Up to 60' ish. Attributes: Q. faginea is another sclerophyllous, deciduous oak from the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe and North Africa. It develops rough, corky bark over time and maintains small foliage. Notes: Q. faginea makes a fantastic

Excellent for naturalizing in shaded

which are followed by bright red

Mediterranean Hackberry has been valued historically for its durable wood

The image of the fruiting is not mine

though I grow mine under 30% shade due to the hot dry summer climate of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada

douglasii is a small to medium sized tree depending on the environment

Soil: Well-drained

Uses: Shade perennial

Soil: Rich

Uses: Bonsai and small shade tree

moist areas with good drainage

Uses: Shohin bonsai