Carpinus kawakamii
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | kawakamii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China and Korea. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Sunny areas of subtropical forests at an altitude of 500-2,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey with glabrous, brown branchlets. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate-lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, with a surrounded base and 10-15 lateral veins on either side, 4-5x1.8-2.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Pubescent female inflorescence, 4-6x2-2.5 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Broad, ovoid nutlet, 3mm, produced July through August. |