Quercus coahuilensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | coahuilensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Coahuila and Chihuahua, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 5-6 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Found at altitudes of 2,000-3,550 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Blackish in colour with fissures. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid, 3-4 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Obovate or elliptic-oblong, toothed, with a cordate or rounded base and 4-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 2-6 x 1-3 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn maturing over two year period. |