For lovers of exceptional foliage, QUERCUS dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ is particularly surprising. Also called Daimyo oak or Japanese emperor oak, it has giant leaves of 25 to 30 cm, very thick and very tough. In addition, QUERCUS dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ gives us an absolutely fantastic orange/apricot color in autumn.
Despite its good vigor, this oak has a rather slow growth. Therefore, you do not need to have a huge garden to adopt it.
The species is used in Korean and Japanese cuisine. In Korea, acorns are used for dotorimuk (acorn-based starch). In Japan, the leaves are used for wrapping kashiwa mochi.
The first specimens of the type species were introduced to Europe (British Isles) around 1830. The most notable specimens are found in Osterley Park in the United Kingdom and in Avondale Forest Park, Republic of Ireland, in the county of Wicklow.
Spot: Full sun, half shade
Cold resistance: under -20 °C
Ease of growth: suitable for beginners and advanced gardeners
Vernacular name: Daimyo oak, Japanese emperor oak
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