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. |