Carpinus caroliniana
ssp. virginiana
Family |
Betulaceae |
Genus |
Carpinus |
Species |
caroliniana |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Subspecies |
virginiana |
Height |
12 m |
General Description |
This tree has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Shape |
Crooked with an irregular, fluted crown. |
Habitat |
Swamps and stream banks. at an altitude of 0-300 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth to slightly rough, blueish grey in colour. |
Leaf Description |
Ovate or elliptic to narrowly elliptic with sharp slender teeth and a rounded base, 8-12x3.5-6 cm. |