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Carpinus betulus, pleached (Pleached hornbeam)
1 hour care
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15m
Max height
Max height
10m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carpinus betulus, pleached
Other names
Yoke elm, pleached, Charmille, pleached, Horn beech, pleached, Horse beech, pleached, White beech, pleached, Hurst beech, pleached, Pleached hornbeam
Genus
Carpinus Carpinus
Variety or Cultivar
C. betulus, pleached _ C. betulus, pleached are upright, deciduous trees, trained to have a dense, shaped crown with a straight, central leader, with 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, pleached is: Deciduous
Habit
Conical, Rounded
Flower
Pale-green, Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars Aphids , Caterpillars
Coral spot , Powdery mildew Coral spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Prune in winter to establish a desired shape and framework. Once established, prune annually in summer.
Propagation
Sow seed in a seedbed or cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Carpinus betulus, pleached (Pleached hornbeam) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Carpinus betulus, pleached
Other names
Yoke elm, pleached, Charmille, pleached, Horn beech, pleached, Horse beech, pleached, White beech, pleached, Hurst beech, pleached, Pleached hornbeam
Genus
Carpinus Carpinus
Variety or Cultivar
C. betulus, pleached _ C. betulus, pleached are upright, deciduous trees, trained to have a dense, shaped crown with a straight, central leader, with 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.
Native to
Europe, Turkey
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Conical, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Pale-green, Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Prune in winter to establish a desired shape and framework. Once established, prune annually in summer.
Propagation
Sow seed in a seedbed or cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Carpinus betulus, pleached (Pleached hornbeam) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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