Quercus lodicosa (Xi Zang Li (Chinese))
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | lodicosa |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Origin | South-east Tibet, China. Assam, India and Myanmar. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 15-20 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened and is considered endangered in China. |
Habitat | Mountainous forests at an altitude of 1,800-2,400 m. |
Leaf Description | Elliptic to ovate-elliptic, 14-18 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a cuneate base, 7-14 x 3.5-5 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn 1.8 x 2 cm. |