| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Found at altitudes of 1,600-2,400 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Pubescent twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid with ovate scales, 2-6 x 1-2.5 mm. |
| Leaf Description | Oboval to elliptic, 6-12 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a cordate base, 2.8-12 x 1.6-7 cm. |
| Flower Description | Male catkins, 2-8 mm in length and female flowers grouped 1-3. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, 0.7-1.9 x 0.4-1.3 cm, produced August through September. |