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Quercus hintonii


Encino Prieto (Spanish)




Origin:  Mexico.
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
hintonii
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Height
15 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
March
General Description
This species is found in 3 locations in Mexico state and thus, has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
Habitat
Steep mountain slopes at an altitude of 1,300 - 2,000 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Rough in its youth, breaking into square plates.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Long with hairy scales 2-7 mm.
Leaf Description
Lanceolate, oval or elliptical, thick with a rounded to cordate base, toothed, glossy green and 6-14 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 5-20 x 3-10 cm.
Flower Description
Female inflorescences, 1-1.4 cm in length and male catkins 3-10 cm in length.
Fruit Description
Globose acorn with pointed scales, 6-15 mm in length, produced in October.
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