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Betula microphylla





Origin:  China, Russia and Uzbekistan.
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Betula
Species
microphylla
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Height
6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJuly
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Habitat
Temperate forestes at an altitude of 1,200-1,600 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Flaking greyish-white with greyish-brown branches.
Leaf Description
Rhombic or rhombic-obovate, slightly pubescent, with 4-6 lateral veins on either side, 1.5-5x1-3.5 cm.
Flower Description
Oblong-cylindric female inflorescence, 1-2.5 cm x 7-8 mm.
Fruit Description
Ovate, pubescent nutlet with wings 1/2 its width, produced July through August.
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