Carpinus betulus
Hornbeam
Carpinus Carpinus
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
Irregular, Spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Light green in Spring
Light green in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Aphids , Caterpillars Aphids , Caterpillars
Coral spot , Powdery mildew Coral spot , Powdery mildew
Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) will reach a height of 82ft and a spread of 65ft 7in after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Plant in any soil. Prefers a sunny position. Ensure space to grow to full size.
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
Carpinus Carpinus
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.
Deciduous
Irregular, Spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Light green in Spring
Light green in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) will reach a height of 82ft and a spread of 65ft 7in after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Plant in any soil. Prefers a sunny position. Ensure space to grow to full size.
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
North Central Coastal - Moderate/Medium
Central Valley - Moderate/Medium
South Coastal - Inappropriate
South Inland Valley - Inappropriate
High & Inter. Desert - Inappropriate
Low Desert - Inappropriate
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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