Betula tianschanica
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Species | tianschanica |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 12 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A globally threatened species placed on the IUCN Red List. |
| Habitat | River basins and valleys at an altitude of 1,300-2,500 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Exfoliates in flakes, yellow-white or yellowish brown in colour. |
| Leaf Description | Broadly ovate-rhombic or ovate-rhombic, with 4-7 later veins per side. |
| Flower Description | Female inflorescence, oblong-cylindric, 1-4 cm x 5-10 mm. |
| Fruit Description | Produced July and August. |