21 September 2005.
Gansu Sheng, China
Locality: Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Zhouqu County (Zhou Qu Shen): Chagangxiang: Southwest of Chagang; Bailongjiang Forest Station/Ge'ergou (northeast-facing valley).
Coordinates: 33.5544, 104.3394
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Elevation: 2121m.
Georeference protocol: Lat/lon determined by GPS
Habitat: Wild Habitat
Environment description: Mesic, mixed deciduous/coniferous forest; Northeast-facing valley with steep slopes; long, cool ravine/gorge. Growing in rich, organic, and very rocky soil. Slope: varies. Aspect: East.
Number of plants sampled: 3
Associated species: Abies chensiensis; Picea sp.; Euptelea pleiosperma; Acer spp.; Buxus sinica; Sorbus discolor.
Comment: Description: Tree, height 8 to 15 m, DBH 15 to 30 cm. Bark pale tan; flaky. Leaves dark green above, pale green below; 1.5 to 2 cm long. Fruit: green; 1 cm wide by 3 cm long / one year old - brown; 2 cm wide by 3 cm long. Additional collection notes: Collected from several plants on 9/21/2005 and 9/22/2005 with all seed combined into this collection number (NACPEC05022).