| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Shape | Rounded crown. |
| Habitat | Dry forest areas at an altitude of 100-700 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Reddish-brown, scaly and thin bark, maturing to ridged and greyish. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Conical, 7-10 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong, glossy dark green with a obtuse base and 8-10 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 3-9 x 2-5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Catkins, 5-8 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, 2.5-4 cm in length, singular or paired. |