Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade Native to much of Europe

Native to much of Europe and western Asia

It endures drought and makes little demands on the soil quality

It can grow in a range of soil conditions as long as it is moist and well-drained but should be planted in full sun to partial shade

Quite drought hardy once established

One of the showiest of all the ornamental Hawthorns with its clusters of white hanging flowers and attractive shape

Quercus variabilis - Chinese Cork Oak shade Native to much of EuropeA medium to large tree native to a wide area of eastern Asia in southern, central, and eastern China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea with thick, corky bark and chestnut type leaves. It is quite ornamental in appearance. It is cultivated in China to a small extent for cork production, though its yield is lower than that of the related cork oak.