Quercus sebifera
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | sebifera |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Chiapas, Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-5 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Dry, infertile soils at an altitude of 1,600-2,400 m. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic or oval-oblong, glossy green with 4-10 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded or cordate base. |
| Fruit Description | Ovoid acorn, 1-1.5 cm in length, singular or paired. |