CARPINUS tschonoskii

Commonly known as Hornbeam

An elegant small tree from Japan with slender hairy young stems
  • Deciduous
    Sharp-pointed, double-toothed, glossy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, dark green above, mid-green beneath, turning yellow in autumn
  • Height
    12m (39ft)
  • Spread
    12m (39ft)
  • Tree
    Spreading tree with pendent branch-tips. Produces catkins in spring. Males are green and 1-2cm (½-¾in) long, females are yellow-green to 5cm (2in) long followed by pendent green, later yellow-brown, racemes of fruit 5-7cm (2-2¾in) long
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)

CARPINUS tschonoskii

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Caterpillars, aphids, coral spot,
    Place of origin
    China, Korea, Japan
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Double Serrate
    		(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.
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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12m (39ft)
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