Carpinus chuniana
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | chuniana |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 10 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 | subtropical forestes on mountain limestone slopes or valleys. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Blackish-grey bark with purplish-brown branchlets. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic, oblong or obovate-oblong, a cordate base, 14-18 lateral veins on either side, 7-11x5-5.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Female inflorescence, 5-11x2.5 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Pubescent, broad and ovate nutlet 4x3 mm, produced July through August. |