| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Found at altitudes of 1,800-2,600 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Grey with fine fissures and thin, grey hairless twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid, with scales, 1-3 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Oval or lanceolate, toothed, with tufts of hair at the underside axil, 3-11 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded or obtuse base, 2-8 x 1-3.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Male catkins, 2.5-4.5 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid or globose, singular or paired, 0.9-1.3 cm in length. |