Broadly columnar, deciduous. Famous for its quality timber and large size in America. NZ produced 1 year seedlings are still small compared to other oaks. They show signs of producing red autumn colours. Much in demand and rarely available.

Medium size evergreen oak from the warmer parts of China, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hong Kong and north of Vietnam. Grows on ridge tops and slopes in mature or primary tropical & subtropical forest at 500-2200m. Leaves narrow and hang down. Growing at Eastwoodhill, none have survived outside in the UK.

N Africa and S Spain. Broadly spreading, dense crown, semi-evergreen. Dark green leaves. Tolerates exposure, heat and dry conditions. Good acorn production.

E USA. Upright, broadly spreading, deciduous. Foliage dark glossy green turning to a brilliant scarlet autumn colour. Less vigorous and shy acorn producer in colder areas.