Quercus crispiipilis


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciescrispiipilis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginMexico and Guatemala.

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
Height20 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatFound at altitudes of 1,800-2,420 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey and fissured bark with brown, glabrescent twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, 2-3 mm.
Leaf DescriptionOblong-elliptical to oblong-lanceolate, thin, bristle-tipped, dark green with a paler underside, a rounded to cordate base and 10-20 veins on either side of the midvein, 3-10 x 1-4 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ovoid or cylindrical, light brown, singular or paired, 1.2-1.8 cm.

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