Oystra rehderiana


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusOystra
Speciesrehderiana
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginTianmu Mountain, Zhejiang Province, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height21 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionDiscovered 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.
CultivationRare in cultivation.
HabitatSubtropical forests at an altitude of 200-400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough and grey in colour.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic-oblong or narrowly oblong with 13-16 veins per side
Fruit DescriptionProduced from July through August.

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