Carpinus kweichowensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | kweichowensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 28 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Subtropical forests at an altitude of 1,100-1,200 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth and grey in colour with greyish-brown branchlets. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic or oblong, with a surrounded base and 10-16 lateral veins on either side, 8-12x3.5-5.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Female inflorescence, 8-10x5 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Pubescent, ovoid and broad 6x5 mm nutlet, produced July through September. |