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Ostrya chisosensis





Origin:  Texas, United States of America.
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Ostrya
Species
chisosensis
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Height
12 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
A globally threatened species on the IUCN Red List.
Shape
Open cylindric crowns.
Habitat
Moist slopes and stream sides of canyons at an altitude of 1,500-2,300 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Brownish-grey in colour and breaks into narrow vertical strips.
Leaf Description
Glabrous or pubescent, broadly elliptic 3.5-5 x 2-3 cm.
Notable Specimens
Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America.
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