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. |