Ostrya knowltonii


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusOstrya
Speciesknowltonii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginArizona, New Mexico, Texas and Utah, United States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeNarrow, open, rounded crown.
HabitatRocky slopes and stream sides of moist canyons at an altitude of 1,200-2,400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrownish-grey in colour, broken into rough strips or narrow vertical scales.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, broadly ovate-elliptic, broadly elliptic or orbicular, a narrow rounded, cordite or cuneate base with sharp, uneven, doubly toothed margins, 2.5-6.5x1.5-5 cm.
Flower DescriptionCatkins 2-3 cm.

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