Betula insignis


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusBetula
Speciesinsignis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 1,400-3,400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreyish-black in colour and aromatic.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic or ovate-lanceolate with 12-15 lateral veins on either side, 8-13x3-6 cm.
Flower DescriptionOblong female inflorescence, 2.5-4 x 1.5-2 cm.
Fruit DescriptionNarrow, oblong and glabrous nutlet, 4x1.5 mm with wings 1/2 its width, produced July through August.

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