Oaxacan Highlands Verde is a rare, sativa-dominant landrace cannabis strain native to the mountainous regions of Oaxaca, Mexico. Renowned for its resilience and adaptability to the local climate, this strain has evolved in the region’s rich soils and tropical highland environment, developing unique flowering characteristics that set it apart from more modern hybrids.
 
Growth Structure:
Oaxacan Highlands Verde is a tall-growing strain, with slender branches and narrow leaf blades, characteristic of pure or near-pure sativas. It thrives in warm, sunny climates and stretches significantly during its flowering phase. Its height and wide internodal spacing make it ideal for outdoor growing, though it can be managed indoors with proper space and training techniques.
 
Flowering Time:
As with many traditional landrace sativas, Oaxacan Highlands Verde has a relatively long flowering period, typically taking 10 to 13 weeks to fully mature. Its extended flowering time is a reflection of its adaptation to the tropical highlands, where natural sunlight cycles and warm conditions allow the plant to develop slowly and fully.
 
Flower Structure:
The buds of Oaxacan Highlands Verde are long, wispy, and airy, which is typical of tropical sativa strains. This open structure helps to prevent mold and allows the plant to tolerate the humid conditions often found in its native region. Despite their loose structure, the buds are covered in a shimmering coat of trichomes, giving them a sticky, resinous feel. The pistils are often bright orange or red, contrasting beautifully against the lighter green flowers.
 
Phenotype Varieties:
Though the strain remains relatively consistent in terms of its sativa-like growth, there can be some variation in phenotypes. Some plants may exhibit slightly denser buds or shorter internodal lengths, though these differences are subtle. The phenotypes primarily vary in aroma and flavor profiles, ranging from citrus and herbal notes to more earthy, spicy undertones.
 
Yield:
Oaxacan Highlands Verde is not a heavy-yielding strain compared to modern commercial hybrids, but its long flowering phase and tall structure can produce moderate to high yields when given plenty of sunlight and space to grow. Outdoor yields tend to be higher, especially in environments that mimic the warm, tropical highlands of Oaxaca.
 
Overall Characteristics:
Plant Height: Tall, with long branches and thin, sativa-like leaves
Flowering Time: 10–13 weeks
Bud Structure: Large flowers, internodal spacing varies on sunlight, highly resinous with a bright trichome coating
Leaf Structure: Narrow, thin sativa leaves
Aroma/Flavor: Citrus, herbal, with earthy and spicy undertones depending on the phenotype
Phenotypes: Variation in bud density and aroma/flavor profiles
Yield: Moderate to high, particularly outdoors
 
Oaxacan Highlands Verde is a prized landrace strain, offering a rich connection to the cannabis heritage of Mexico. Its airy flowers, extended flowering time, and unique growth structure make it a distinct choice for growers and connoisseurs who appreciate pure sativa landrace strains.