Carpinus tschonoskii

Carpinus tschonoskii, called the Asian hornbeam, silky hornbeam, or Chonosuki's hornbeam, is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae. It is native to southern China, South Korea, and central and southern Japan. A deciduous tree reaching 25 m (82 ft), it is found in both mixed evergreen/deciduous and broad-leaved forests, typically on riversides, at elevations from 700 to 2,400 m (2,300 to 7,900 ft). With a wide distribution, it has been assessed as Least Concern. It is available from commercial nurseries.