Quercus microphylla
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | microphylla |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | (Michoacan, Jalisco, Hidalgo and Tlaxcala), Mexico. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 40-100 cm |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat | Dry areas at an altitude of 2,000-3,000 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Dark in colour and fissured. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Obtuse and brown, 1-2 mm. |
Leaf Description | Elliptic, toothed, glossy greyish-green and rough, a rounded or cordate base, 1-3.5 x 0.7-2 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, globose to ovoid, 1-1.5 cm. |