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. |