| General Description | Considered to be a weed to farmers, although abundant locally, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Found at altitudes of 2,100-3,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Grey and scaly with reddish-grey twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Globose, hairless and brown, 1-2 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong, elliptical or oboval, thick, a rounded apex, blueish-green, a heart-shaped base and 5-6 veins on either side of the midvein, 1-3 x 0.8-2.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Male catkins, 2 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, elliptic and brown, singular or paired, 1-1.5 cm. |