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CARPINUS fargesiana
Commonly known as Chinese hornbeam, Hornbeam, Vietnamese hornbeam
Elegant weeping branches and long decorative hop-like seed clusters hang
£25.00
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousProminently veined, mid-green, pointed leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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TreeElegant small to medium sized tree with weeping branchlets. Produces hop-like seed clusters
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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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
5m (16ft)
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