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. |