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. |