| General Description | With a single population systeym in the valley of Rio Concho and long the Rio Grande, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List. |
| Habitat | Limestone slopes and dry montane scrubs at an altitude of 1,700-2,100 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Thick, glabrous branchlets. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid and narrow, 2 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, toothed, green with a pale grey-green underside, 5-7 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded or cordate base, 1.2-2.5 x 1-1.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Catkins, 1 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, singular or paired. |