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. |