Carpinus shensiensis


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusCarpinus
Speciesshensiensis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGansu and Nanwutai, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatTemperate forests at an altitude of 800-1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey with purplish brown branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionOblong or obovate-oblong with a cordite base and 14-16 lateral veins on either side, 6-9x3-4.5 cm.
Flower DescriptionFemale inflorescence, 7-9x4-4.5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionOvoid, broad and glabrous nutlet, 4x3 mm, produced July through August.

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