Quercus humboldtii


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Specieshumboldtii
CategoryWoody
OriginColumbia and Panama.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeRounded crown.
HabitatWet montane forests at an altitude of 1,000-3,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough and blackish in colour.
Leaf DescriptionElliptical-lanceolate, a pointed base and apex, light green and glabrous, 14 cm in length, grouped in bunches at the end of branchlets.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ovoid and brown, 5-7 x 2-3 cm.

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