Carpinus putoensis


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusCarpinus
Speciesputoensis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginThe island of Pluto, Zhoushan Archipelago, Zhejiang Province, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height13 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA globally threatened species with only one mature individual known remaining, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List.
Notable SpecimensHuiji Temple, The island of Pluto, Zhoushan Archipelago, Zhejiang Province, China.
HabitatSubtropical forests at an altitude of 200-300 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreyish brown in colour.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic or broadly elliptic in shape, 5-10 x 3.5-5 cm, with double edged margins.
Fruit DescriptionProduced from July through September.

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