Betula gynoterminalis
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Species | gynoterminalis |
| Origin | China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 7 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A critically endangered species placed on the IUCN Red List, with an extremely small population remaining, roughly 50 individuals. |
| Habitat | Forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark purple branches. |
| Leaf Description | Large leaves with jagged edges, veins, ovate and very hairy on its underside. |
| Flower Description | Female inflorescences in a raceme, pendulous. |
| Fruit Description | Pendulous catkins which fruit between July and August. |