Quercus xalapensis (Capulincillo, Hojeador)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesxalapensis
CategoryWoody
OriginChiapas, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas and Veracruz, Mexico. Honduras and Nicaragua,

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)5 - 20
Height10-30 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMontane rainforests at an altitude of 1,000-1,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough dark grey bark.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, pointed, 2-4 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate, elliptic or ovate, a pointed apex, thick margin, toothed, with a cuneate, truncate or cordate base and 8-12 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 7-19 x 2-7 cm.
Flower DescriptionMale inflorescences, 6-10 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ovoid, 1.8-2.4 cm, singular or paired.

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