Quercus conspersa (Encino Pipitillo, Tepozcohuite (Spanish))


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesconspersa
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginGuatemala and Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-9) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)15 - 20
Height3-30 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatFound at altitudes of 400-2,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough, dark brown, exfoliating in to square plates with reddish-brown glabrous twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionPointed and pubescent, 3-6 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, elliptical or lanceolate, thick, a pointed apex, rounded, subcordate or attenuate base, glabrous olive green and 4-11 veins on either side of the midvein, 5-10 x 2-6 cm.
Flower DescriptionMale catkins, 4-11 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ovoid, singular or in groups up to 4, 1-2 cm.

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