Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Carpinus

Species:

Carpinus microphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

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 followed by warm temperatures. Germination may be erratic or delayed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI