Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Carpinus

Species:

Carpinus japonica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow, orange

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and consistent moisture. Sow at cool temperatures in spring.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI