Quercus segoviensis (Roble Belloto (Spanish))
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | segoviensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 8-20 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Found at an altitude of 650-2,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Rough, yellowish-grey to reddish in colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid, 4-5 cm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Thin, elliptic or oboval, a cordate base and 12-18 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 10-20 x 5-10 xm. |
| Flower Description | Inflorescences, 4-8 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, subglobose, 1.2-2 cm in length. |