Quercus pachhucana


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciespachhucana
CategoryWoody
OriginHidalgo, Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatFound at altitudes from 2,800-2,900 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey and fissured with brown twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionPointed apex, 2-3 mm.
Leaf DescriptionElliptical-lanceolate or oblanceolate, green and hairless, 6-9 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded or subcordate base.
Fruit DescriptionSingle or paired acorn, 1-1.3 cm in length.

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