Betula insignis
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Species | insignis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 25 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Forests at an altitude of 1,400-3,400 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Greyish-black in colour and aromatic. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic or ovate-lanceolate with 12-15 lateral veins on either side, 8-13x3-6 cm. |
| Flower Description | Oblong female inflorescence, 2.5-4 x 1.5-2 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Narrow, oblong and glabrous nutlet, 4x1.5 mm with wings 1/2 its width, produced July through August. |