Quercus cortesii


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciescortesii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGuatemala and Mexico.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatWet forests at an altitude of 600-1,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth and grey.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOval, thing and pointed.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate or elliptic, toothed, dark green and glabrescent with a pale and glabrous underside, a cuneate and attenuate base and 10-15 veins on either side of the midvein, 8-14 x 1.5-3 cm.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences, 5-10 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, 1.4-2 cm.

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