AWARD

CARPINUS japonica

Commonly known as Hornbeam

A beautiful spreading tree with corrugated leaves and conspicuous fruiting catkins from an early age
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Ovate to lance-shaped, doubly-toothed dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, deeply veined above and tapering to the points.
  • Height
    15m (49ft)
  • Spread
    20m (65ft)
  • Tree
    Small, spreading tree or large shrub with grey, fissured, scaly bark. Produces pendulous male catkins to 5cm (2in) long on old shoots. Fruiting clusters to 6cm (2½in) long consist of densely overlapping toothed bracts, green at first, turning brown.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CARPINUS japonica

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Grown for its attractive pendent racemes of fruit
    Pests & Diseases
    Caterpillars, aphids, coral spot
    Place of origin
    Japan
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Double Serrate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Carpinus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
15m (49ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  20m (65ft)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00

Share this page

Twitter Facebook Digg
  • Engage With Us
  • Information, Help & Advice
  • About Us & Our Services
  • Terms & Conditions
    •
    Visit the Caerhays Castle website
    Order the 2024 Burncoose Catalogue
    Payment methods accepted
    watch us on you tube
    Visit Burncoose House - Holiday Accommodation