Carpinus rupestris


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusCarpinus
Speciesrupestris
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGuizhou and Yunnan, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2-4 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatStony hills in thickets at an altitude of 1,100-1,700 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey with glabrous greyish-black branches.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, with a surrounded or broad cuneate base and 14-17 lateral veins on either side, 4-5x1.5-2 cm.
Flower DescriptionFemale inflorescence, 2-3x1-1.2 cm.
Fruit DescriptionOvoid, ribbed nutlet, 3mm, produced June through August.

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