Quercus cualensis
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | cualensis |
Category | Woody |
Origin | Jalisco, Mexico. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 10-15 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 1,800-2,420 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Grey and fissured. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Small and rounded with ciliate scales. |
Leaf Description | Elliptical or lanceolate, glabrous with a pale underside, 10-25 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded or cuneate base, 3-10 x 1-2 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid and light brown, 1.5 cm in length. |