Quercus laeta (Encino Algodoncillo, Encino Colorado)
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | laeta |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Nuevo Leon, Mexico. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 2-10 m |
Flowering Period | February |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat | Dry, rocky soils at an altitude of 1,000-2,700 m. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid and obtuse, 2-3 cm in length. |
Leaf Description | Oblong, elliptic, oboval or lanceolate, thick, glossy, dark green and glabrous with a rounded rounded or cordate base and 7-12 veins on either side of the midvein, 7-13 x 2-6 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid, 0.8-1.3 x 0.6-0.8 cm, produced September through December. |