Oystra rehderiana
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Oystra |
Species | rehderiana |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Tianmu Mountain, Zhejiang Province, China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 21 m |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Discovered in 1927, this species has drastically declined in population numbers and is now considered to be globally threatened and is on the IUCN Red List. |
Cultivation | Rare in cultivation. |
Habitat | Subtropical forests at an altitude of 200-400 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Rough and grey in colour. |
Leaf Description | Elliptic-oblong or narrowly oblong with 13-16 veins per side |
Fruit Description | Produced from July through August. |