Carpinus omeiensis
Mount Omei hornbeam
Carpinus Carpinus
C. omeiensis - C. omeiensis is a small, upright, deciduous tree with ovate to elliptic, prominently veined, glossy, toothed, mid-green leaves, reddish-purple when young, and, in late spring and early summer, catkins of pale green flowers are followed by brown, hop-like fruit.
Carpinus omeiensis is: Deciduous
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Light green in Spring
Mid-green, Reddish-purple in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Aphids , Caterpillars Aphids , Caterpillars
Coral spot , Powdery mildew Coral spot , Powdery mildew
Pruning group 1
Sow seed in a seedbed in autumn.
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Carpinus omeiensis (Mount Omei hornbeam) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Grow in full or partial shade. Will tolerate a range of soil conditions.
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 omeiensis
Mount Omei hornbeam
Carpinus Carpinus
C. omeiensis - C. omeiensis is a small, upright, deciduous tree with ovate to elliptic, prominently veined, glossy, toothed, mid-green leaves, reddish-purple when young, and, in late spring and early summer, catkins of pale green flowers are followed by brown, hop-like fruit.
Deciduous
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Light green in Spring
Mid-green, Reddish-purple in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Pruning group 1
Sow seed in a seedbed in autumn.
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Carpinus omeiensis (Mount Omei hornbeam) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Grow in full or partial shade. Will tolerate a range of soil conditions.
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
Carpinus omeiensis (Mount Omei 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 omeiensis (Mount Omei 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 omeiensis (Mount Omei hornbeam)
Stubby-root nematode
Trichodorus cedarus
Nematode
Absent
2
3
Polyphagous nematode pest from Asia; occasionally intercepted by the UK. Causes direct feeding damage on plant roots and has the potential to vector viruses.
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.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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