Carpinus caroliniana subsp. virginiana
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Carpinus |
Species | caroliniana |
Subspecies | virginiana |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Canada and the United States of America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 12 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Shape | Crooked with an irregular, fluted crown. |
Habitat | Swamps and stream banks. at an altitude of 0-300 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Smooth to slightly rough, blueish grey in colour. |
Leaf Description | Ovate or elliptic to narrowly elliptic with sharp slender teeth and a rounded base, 8-12x3.5-6 cm. |