Carpinus rankanensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | rankanensis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Taiwan. |
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 | Mixed forests at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey with glabrous brown branchlets. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong, ovate-oblong or elliptic, with a cordite base and 20-25 lateral veins on either side, 8-10x3-4 cm. |
| Flower Description | Female inflorescence, 10-12 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Oblong or ovoid nutlet, with faint ribbing, 3.5 mm, produced July through August. |