Family Fagaceae
Originating from China, Japan

Slow growing, densely branched evergreen tree with a rounded crown, dark green waxy leaves are purple-bronze when young.
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun/part shade.

Height and spread after 4 – 5 years 1.8m x 1m
Semi mature height and spread after 10 – 12 years 3.5m x 2m
Potential mature height and spread after 20 – 25 years plus 8m x 5m