Quercus variabilis
Shaun Pi Li (Chinese)
Family |
Fagaceae |
Genus |
Quercus |
Species |
variabilis |
Category |
Woody |
Height |
25 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Shape |
Open, spreading crown. |
Habitat |
Forests at an altitude of 0-3,400 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Very furrowed, pinkish-grey to brownish-grey with olive-brown to light brown twigs. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Pointed and narrow, 5 mm in length. |
Leaf Description |
Oboval, toothed, glossy dark green, a pointed apex and rounded base with 9-16 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 8-15 x 2-5 cm. |
Fruit Description |
Acorn, subglobose, 1-2 cm in length. |