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. |