| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Wet montane forests at an altitude of 1,200-2,700 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Grey and furrowed bark, with yellow, pubescent young branches maturing to glabrous and dark red. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Acorn, ovoid and pointed, 3-67 mm. |
| Leaf Description | Oboval or elliptical, thick, a pointed apex, toothed, vibrant green and slightly rough with a whitish underside, a subcordate to truncate base and 8-15 secondary veins on either side of the midvein. |
| Flower Description | Catkins, 5-6 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid and light brown, 1.5-2 x 1.5 cm. |