Quercus peninsularis (Peninsular Oak)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | peninsularis |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | Baja, California, United States of America and Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 20 |
| Height | 4-10 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Montane forests, mountains and canyons at an altitude of approximately 3,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Reddish-brown bark with thin hairy twigs. |
| Leaf Description | Lanceolate, pointed glossy green with tufts of thick hairs on the underside and a rounded or truncate base. |
| Fruit Description | Ovoid, pointed acorn, 1.5 cm in diameter. |