Ostrya chisosensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Ostrya |
| Species | chisosensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Texas, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 12 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A globally threatened species on the IUCN Red List. |
| Shape | Open cylindric crowns. |
| Notable Specimens | Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Moist slopes and stream sides of canyons at an altitude of 1,500-2,300 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Brownish-grey in colour and breaks into narrow vertical strips. |
| Leaf Description | Glabrous or pubescent, broadly elliptic 3.5-5 x 2-3 cm. |