Carpinus rankanensis
Botanical Information
Family | Betulaceae |
Genus | Carpinus |
Species | rankanensis |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Taiwan. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat | Mixed forests at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey with glabrous brown branchlets. |
Leaf Description | Oblong, ovate-oblong or elliptic, with a cordite base and 20-25 lateral veins on either side, 8-10x3-4 cm. |
Flower Description | Female inflorescence, 10-12 cm. |
Fruit Description | Oblong or ovoid nutlet, with faint ribbing, 3.5 mm, produced July through August. |