Quercus gilva, Red Bark Oak. Rock Garden

Quercus gilva, Red Bark Oak. Rock GardenUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7 Native Range: East Asia Soil: Average soil conditions. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: Is huge in the wild, but its ultimate height in the garden is unknown, though probably large. Attributes: Broadleaf evergreen tree from East Asia. My favorite characteristic is the scurfy, white to yellow undersides of the leaves. Called the number one oak in Japan. Notes: Was previously in the genus Cyclobalanopsis, a waaay cooler

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 3–7

adding vertical interest

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

Uses: Small size bonsai tree

low-maintenance groundcover under trees or in shaded areas

Notes: An excellent choice for bonsai and has been easier to grow than Picea glenhii

Quercus glauca

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

adding texture

stream edge and moist border plantings

offering seasonal visual interest

The foliage is bold