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CARPINUS betulus 'Rockhampton Red'
Commonly known as Common hornbeam
Excellent autumn colour in fiery orange and red
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£25.00 each
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Good to know
Found amongst common hornbeam seedlings. Wildlife plant - moth larva, birds. Leaves turn brown in November. Would make a rather exclusive hedge. -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, aphids, coral spot -
Place of origin
Europe, Turkey, Ukraine. Garden origin. UK. Mount Pleasant Tree Nursery, Rockhampton, Glos. Geoff Locke. -
DeciduousUnequally toothed leaves 7-12cm (3-5in) long, colouring in Sept-Oct.
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Coastal / windsweptTolerant of full exposure to sea winds
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Fully hardy
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Dentate
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Ovate
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TreeSmooth, fluted grey bark. Catkins in spring; male, yellow to 3cm (1in), female, greenish, to 12cm (5in) long
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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.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly conicalTo rounded-broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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