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. |