Quercus boyntonii (Boynton Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesboyntonii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginAlabama and Texas, United States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered.
HabitatPine forests and along streams at an altitude of 0-200 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionScaly brown bark with light brown twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, reddish brown and slightly pubescent, 2-3 mm.
Leaf DescriptionObovate or oblanceolate, dark green, glossy, 3-5 ovate or triangular lobes with a cuneate base and 6-8 curved secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 5-10 x 2-6 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorns, singular or paired, 2-10 mm, with an ovoid light brown, glabrous nut.

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