Carpinus fargesiana

Carpinus fargesiana, the Chinese hornbeam, is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae. It is native to central and southeast China. A tree reaching , it is found in forested mountain valleys, typically along streambanks, at elevations from . It is available from commercial suppliers.

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:

• Carpinus fargesiana var. fargesiana – entire range
• Carpinus fargesiana var. ovalifolia – South-Central China

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