Quercus saltillensis
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | saltillensis |
Category | Woody |
Origin | Coahuila and Nuevo Leon, Mexico. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 3-10 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Habitat | Found at altitudes of 1,900-2,700 m. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Brown, 2-3 mm in length. |
Leaf Description | Elliptical to oblong-lanceolate, thin, glossy dark green and glabrous with a paler underside, a rounded or heart-shaped base and 6-12 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 2-8 x 1-2.5 cm. |
Fruit Description | Oblong, singular or paired, 0.5-1.5 in length. |