Carpinus mollicoma
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | mollicoma |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China (Sichuan, east Xizang and south-east Yunnan). |
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 | Forests on mountain slopes at an altitude of 1,400-2,900 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey with dark brown branchlets. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong-lanceolate or elliptic-lanceolate, with 14-17 lateral veins on either side, 5-6.5x2-2.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Female inflorescence, 2.5-3x1-1.5 mm. |
| Fruit Description | Broad, ovoid and very ribbed nutlet, 4x3 mm, produced July through September. |