Quercus brachystachys (Encino Chicharron (Spanish))
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | brachystachys |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Guatemala. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 - 20 |
Height | 2-20 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat | Wet and dry mountains at an altitude of 1,500-2,600 m. |
Leaf Description | Oboval, oblong-oboval or elliptical, thick, toothed, glossy, glabrous and rough with a rounded or cordate base and 6-10 veins on either side of the midvein, 4-16 x 3-10 cm. |
Flower Description | Catkins, 6-10 cm in length. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid, singular or paired, 1.5-2 cm, produced July through August. |