Quercus polymorpha (Net-leaf White Oak, Mexican White Oak, Monterrey White Oak)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | polymorpha |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Chiapas, Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca and Puebla, in Mexico. Texas, United States of America and Guatemala. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 20 |
| Height | 10-20 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Canyons and slopes at an altitude of 1,000-1,800 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Greyish-brown bark with reddish-brown twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid and pointed reddish-brown, 3-10 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong-elliptical, oval, lanceolate or oboval, with a rounded or cordate base, 10-14 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 6-13 x 3-6 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Oblong, singular or paired acorn, 2-2.5 cm in length. |
Photographs
Quercus polymorpha, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Quercus polymorpha, leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Quercus polymorpha, stem, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.