| General Description | This species is found in 3 locations in Mexico state and thus, has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Steep mountain slopes at an altitude of 1,300 - 2,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Rough in its youth, breaking into square plates. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Long with hairy scales 2-7 mm. |
| Leaf Description | Lanceolate, oval or elliptical, thick with a rounded to cordate base, toothed, glossy green and 6-14 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 5-20 x 3-10 cm. |
| Flower Description | Female inflorescences, 1-1.4 cm in length and male catkins 3-10 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Globose acorn with pointed scales, 6-15 mm in length, produced in October. |