Quercus lancifolia


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Specieslancifolia
CategoryWoody
OriginGuatemala and Mexico.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatFound at altitudes of 700-2,400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, exfoliating into thin flat scales.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid to ovoid, hairless, 3-4 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate, elliptical, oblanceolate or oblon-oboval, glossy dark green with a pale green underside, a cuneate or rounded base, glabrous and 10-14 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 7-15 x 1.5-5 cm.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences, 4-6 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, light brown, 1.8-3.5 x 1.2-2 cm.

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