Quercus cupreata
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | cupreata |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | Nuevo Leon, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-5) - 20 |
| Height | 5-10 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 800-1,400 m in the state of Nuevo Leon. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Fissured and dark in colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid, 3-4 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Oval lanceolate, 5-7 lobes, 5-8 prominent secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded base, dark green in colour, 6-10 x 2-4 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid, singular or in pairs, 1.5 cm in length. |