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Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red' (Hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red')
1 hour care
per year
per year
25m
Max height
Max height
20m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red'
Other names
Hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red', European hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red', Horn beech 'Rockhampton Red', Horse beech 'Rockhampton Red', Hurst beech 'Rockhampton Red', Yoke elm 'Rockhampton Red', Charmille 'Rockhampton Red', Carpinus betulus 'Lochglow'
Genus
Carpinus Carpinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Rockhampton Red' _ 'Rockhampton Red' is a conical, later irregularly rounded, deciduous tree with a fluted, grey bark and ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves turning bright red and orange 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 'Rockhampton Red' is: Deciduous
Habit
Conical, Rounded
Flower
Yellow, Pale-green in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Orange-red, Orange, Bright-red 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. Suitable for growing as a hedge. Trim hedges in late summer. Tolerates hard pruning.
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 'Rockhampton Red' (Hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red') will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 20m 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 'Rockhampton Red'
Other names
Hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red', European hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red', Horn beech 'Rockhampton Red', Horse beech 'Rockhampton Red', Hurst beech 'Rockhampton Red', Yoke elm 'Rockhampton Red', Charmille 'Rockhampton Red', Carpinus betulus 'Lochglow'
Genus
Carpinus Carpinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Rockhampton Red' _ 'Rockhampton Red' is a conical, later irregularly rounded, deciduous tree with a fluted, grey bark and ovate, toothed, mid-green leaves turning bright red and orange 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
Yellow, Pale-green in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Orange-red, Orange, Bright-red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Suitable for growing as a hedge. Trim hedges in late summer. Tolerates hard pruning.
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 'Rockhampton Red' (Hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red') will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 20m 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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