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CARPINUS caroliniana 'Red Fall'
Commonly known as American hornbeam.
Red new growth turns green in summer. Spectacular autumn colour, orange-red.
£30.00
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern North America, Mexico -
DeciduousSharply toothed, blue-green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long with rounded or heart-shaped bases. Colours to fiery orange-red in autumn
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Racemes
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Ovate
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Height
12m (40ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeMedium-sized tree with blue-grey bark becoming fissured with age. Produces green-yellow male and female catkins, male 3cm (1¼in) and female to 10cm (4in) long. The females produce racemes 5-10cm (2-4in) long of hop-like clusters in late summer to autumn containing winged seeds
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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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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size12m (40ft)
10m (33ft)
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