CARPINUS betulus 'Rockhampton Red'

Commonly known as Common hornbeam

Excellent autumn colour in fiery orange and red

CARPINUS betulus 'Rockhampton Red'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£25.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	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.

Garden Location/Conditions

Coastal / windswept

Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Dentate

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

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.

RHS group 1

Seasonal Interest

Autumn

Soil Conditions

Fertile well drained soil

Tree Shape

Broadly conical

To rounded-broadly spreading

Wildlife