Carpinus rupestris
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Carpinus |
Species | rupestris |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Guizhou and Yunnan, China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 2-4 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 | Stony hills in thickets at an altitude of 1,100-1,700 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey with glabrous greyish-black branches. |
Leaf Description | Lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, with a surrounded or broad cuneate base and 14-17 lateral veins on either side, 4-5x1.5-2 cm. |
Flower Description | Female inflorescence, 2-3x1-1.2 cm. |
Fruit Description | Ovoid, ribbed nutlet, 3mm, produced June through August. |