Carpinus tientaiensis
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Carpinus |
Species | tientaiensis |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 16-20 m |
Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | With only 21 mature individuals known, this species has been listed as critically endangered and put on the IUCN Red List. |
Habitat | The forests of Tiantai Mountain in the North West Province of Zhejiang. |
Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, grey in colour. |
Leaf Description | Ovate or elliptic, 5-10 x 3-5.5 cm, with 12-15 lateral veins per side. |
Fruit Description | Produced July through August. |