Quercus brachystachys (Encino Chicharron (Spanish))
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | brachystachys |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Guatemala. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 20 |
| Height | 2-20 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Wet and dry mountains at an altitude of 1,500-2,600 m. |
| Leaf Description | Oboval, oblong-oboval or elliptical, thick, toothed, glossy, glabrous and rough with a rounded or cordate base and 6-10 veins on either side of the midvein, 4-16 x 3-10 cm. |
| Flower Description | Catkins, 6-10 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid, singular or paired, 1.5-2 cm, produced July through August. |