Quercus obtusata (Encino Calicahuac, Encino Cosahuicahuatl, Uricua, Charari, Tocuz)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesobtusata
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginMexico.

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
Height3-20 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatFound at altitudes of 1,500-2,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionFissured into plates with greyish, thin twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, greyish-brown, 2-4 mm.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic to oboval, thick, a rounded apex and cordate base, glabrescent with a yellowish-green underside and 7-12 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 6-20 x 4-12 cm.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences 5-7 cm in length.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, globose to ovoid, 1.6 cm in length.

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