Description
Lithocarpus cryptocarpus (also called Chinese oak, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to China and Taiwan. It has a conical crown and a straight trunk, with leaves that are oblong and dark green in color. It can be found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithocarpus cryptocarpus has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown fruits that contain two or three seeds. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves.