Quercus sichourensis (Xi Chou Qing Gang (Chinese))
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | sichourensis |
| Synonyms | Quercus sichourensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | Yunnan, China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 20 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Evergreen forests in mountainous areas at an altitude of 800-1,500 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Thick twigs. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong to oval-elliptic, thick with 15-18 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded or cuneate base, 12-21 x 5-9 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Flat acorn, 2 x 3-4 cm. |