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Beginner
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20m
max. spread |
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25m
max. height |
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20-50 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Carpinus betulus
Other names: Hornbeam
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Genus: Carpinus
Species: C. betulus - C. betulus is a hardy and sturdy deciduous tree with an upright, triangular shape and mid-green leaves turning yellow and orange in autumn.
Carpinus betulus is: Deciduous
Flower: Light green in Spring
Foliage: Light green in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Fruit: Pale-brown in Autumn
Tree shape: Irregular, Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop), Galanthus 'Bertram Anderson' (Snowdrop 'Bertram Anderson')
Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in any soil. Prefers a sunny position. Ensure space to grow to full size.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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General post from
margaret
We have a clay soil garden, prone to waterlogging. We want to plant a row of pleached hornbeams to form a screen from our neighbours. We are told they tolerate clay, but how do they tolerate water, and can anyone suggest anything better suited that will provide instant cover ? Thanks
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- Posted: Wed. 24th February 2010 21:30
- Last reply: Sun. 28th February 2010 13:02
Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
Grown as a tree, hornbeam is only suitable for large gardens. The rarely seen hawfinch is fond of its seeds, and the leaves are the food plant of many moths.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 08:38
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