Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Ostrya L. [214]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Betulaceae

family_ja: カバノキ

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distribution_en: N.temperate to C.America

description_en: Genus of approximately 10 species of monoecious, deciduous trees occurring in woodland in Europe, Asia, North America, and Central America. They have simple, ovate to ovate-oblong or ovate-lance-shaped leaves, arranged alternately. The flowers are produced in catkins, males and females on the same tree, but only the males are conspicuous. Female catkins develop into hop-like fruits in late summer. They are excellent specimen trees for a woodland garden.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame, or in a seedbed.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Betulaceae カバノキ科 Show
PB2 Betulaceae カバノキ科 Show
PB3 Betulaceae カバノキ科 Show

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