Quercus spinosa (Ci Ye Gao Shan Li (Chinese))
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | spinosa |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | China, Myanmar and Taiwan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 4-10 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Mountain forests at an altitude of 1,000-3,100 m. |
| Leaf Description | Oboval to elliptic, dark green with an obtuse apex and subcordate base, 4-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 2.5-7 x 1.5-4 cm. |
| Flower Description | Pistillate inflorescences, 1-3 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid globose, 1.2-2 x 1 cm. |