Ostrya chisosensis
Family |
Betulaceae |
Genus |
Ostrya |
Species |
chisosensis |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
12 m |
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. |