Quercus kouangsiensis (Guang Xi Qing Gang (Chinese))
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | kouangsiensis |
Synonyms | Cyclobalanopsis kouangsiensis |
Category | Woody |
Origin | China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 12-15 m |
Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Habitat | Evergreen forests at an altitude of 200-2,000 m. |
Leaf Description | Oblong-elliptic a cuneate base and 10-14 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 12-18 x 3-6 cm. |
Flower Description | Inflorescences 1.5 cm. |
Fruit Description | Ovoid to cylindrical acorn, 3-4.5 x 2.5 cm, produced October through December. |