Carpinus betulus
Hornbeam, European hornbeam, Horn beech, Horse beech, Hurst beech , White beech, Yoke elm, Charmille
Carpinus Carpinus
C. betulus - C. betulus is a conical, later irregularly rounded, deciduous tree with a fluted, grey bark and ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves turning orange and yellow in autumn. Yellow male catkins and pale green female catkins bloom in spring. Female catkins are followed by green fruit with prominent, lobed bracts.
Carpinus betulus is: Deciduous
Conical, Rounded
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Yellow, Pale-green in Spring
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
Aphids , Caterpillars Aphids , Caterpillars
Coral spot , Powdery mildew Coral spot , Powdery mildew
Pruning group 1. Suitable for growing as a hedge. Trim hedges in late summer. Tolerates hard pruning.
Sow seed in a seedbed or cold frame in autumn.
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 Years.
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Carpinus betulus
Hornbeam, European hornbeam, Horn beech, Horse beech, Hurst beech , White beech, Yoke elm, Charmille
Carpinus Carpinus
C. betulus - C. betulus is a conical, later irregularly rounded, deciduous tree with a fluted, grey bark and ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves turning orange and yellow in autumn. Yellow male catkins and pale green female catkins bloom in spring. Female catkins are followed by green fruit with prominent, lobed bracts.
Europe, Turkey
Deciduous
Conical, Rounded
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Yellow, Pale-green in Spring
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
Pruning group 1. Suitable for growing as a hedge. Trim hedges in late summer. Tolerates hard pruning.
Sow seed in a seedbed or cold frame in autumn.
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 Years.
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)
Asian longhorn beetle; Starry sky beetle
Anoplophora glabripennis
Insect
Absent
2
4
Recognised threat to a wide range of deciduous tress native to the UK. Already regulated it is a priority for continued surveillance and statutory action. The risk of entry is further mitigated by EU legislation requiring the monitoring of wooden packaging material originating from China.
Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)
Black timber bark beetle; Smaller alnus bark beetle; tea root borer
Xylosandrus germanus
Insect
Present (Limited)
4
3
Ambrosia beetle affecting a wide range of trees and woody hosts. Widespread in Europe and elsewhere and now present in the south of England. Impacts can be reduced by good silvicultural practices. Surveillance is being carried out to better determine distribution.
Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)
Monochamus guttulatus
Insect
Absent
2
3
East Asian longhorn beetle whose larvae feed on a range of deciduous trees; with a preference for dying trees. A PRA will help to better assess the level of risk to the UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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