Betula gynoterminalis


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusBetula
Speciesgynoterminalis
OriginChina.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height7 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA critically endangered species placed on the IUCN Red List, with an extremely small population remaining, roughly 50 individuals.
HabitatForests.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark purple branches.
Leaf DescriptionLarge leaves with jagged edges, veins, ovate and very hairy on its underside.
Flower DescriptionFemale inflorescences in a raceme, pendulous.
Fruit DescriptionPendulous catkins which fruit between July and August.

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