Carpinus firmifolia
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Carpinus |
| Species | firmifolia |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Guizhou, China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 10 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Limestone mountain slopes at an altitude of 1,500-1,600 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey with thin blackish-grey branchlets. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, ovate-elliptic or ovate-oblong, leathery with 11-12 lateral veins on either side, 2.7-5x1.5-2 cm. |
| Flower Description | Female inflorescence, 4-5x1.5-2 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Broad ovoid, very ribbed and glabrous, 4x3 mm nutlet, produced July through September. |