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. |