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. |