Betula fargesii


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusBetula
Speciesfargesii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChongqing and Hubei, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionWith little known of this plant, it has been placed on the IUCN Red List.
HabitatForests, hilltops and thickets at an altitude of 1,500-2,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey in colour.
Leaf DescriptionOvate or ovate-lanceolate.
Flower DescriptionFemale inflorescence ovoid or ovoid-oblong.
Fruit DescriptionProduced from July through August.

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