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Carpinus kawakamii





Origin:  China and Korea.
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Species
kawakamii
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Habitat
Sunny areas of subtropical forests at an altitude of 500-2,000 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Dark grey with glabrous, brown branchlets.
Leaf Description
Ovate-lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, with a surrounded base and 10-15 lateral veins on either side, 4-5x1.8-2.5 cm.
Flower Description
Pubescent female inflorescence, 4-6x2-2.5 cm.
Fruit Description
Broad, ovoid nutlet, 3mm, produced July through August.
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