Carpinus hebestroma
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | hebestroma |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Batakan, Hualien Xian, Taiwan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 8 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Due to natural threats and a small population this small tree is considered globally threatened and placed on the IUCN Red List. |
| Cultivation | Rare in cultivation. |
| Habitat | Li-Wu riverbank. Limestone areas of mountain forests at an altitude of 1,000-1,500 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey in colour. |
| Leaf Description | Lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate with 11-12 lateral veins per side, 5 x 1.5 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Produced July through September. |