Carpinus caroliniana subsp. virginiana


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusCarpinus
Speciescaroliniana
Subspeciesvirginiana
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginCanada and the United States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeCrooked with an irregular, fluted crown.
HabitatSwamps and stream banks. at an altitude of 0-300 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth to slightly rough, blueish grey in colour.
Leaf DescriptionOvate or elliptic to narrowly elliptic with sharp slender teeth and a rounded base, 8-12x3.5-6 cm.

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