Carpinus hebestroma
Family |
Betulaceae |
Genus |
Carpinus |
Species |
hebestroma |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
8 m |
General Description |
Due to natural threats and a small population this small tree is considered globally threatened and placed on the IUCN Red List. |
Cultivation |
Rare in cultivation. |
Habitat |
Li-Wu riverbank. Limestone areas of mountain forests at an altitude of 1,000-1,500 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Dark grey in colour. |
Leaf Description |
Lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate with 11-12 lateral veins per side, 5 x 1.5 cm. |
Fruit Description |
Produced July through September. |