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. |