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  • CARPINUS betulus
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    CARPINUS betulus

    Commonly known as Common hornbeam

     
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    • Good to know
      Our native hornbeam. Wildlife plant - moth larvae, birds. Makes excellent hedge, retaining leaves when trimmed.
    • Pests & Diseases
      caterpillars, aphids, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Turkey, Ukraine
    • Deciduous
      unequally-toothed mid-green leaves 7-12cm (3-5in) turning yellow to orange in autumn.
    • Coastal / windswept
      Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
    • Fully hardy
    • Dentate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      25m (80ft)
    • Spread
      20m (70ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Tree
      Smooth, fluted grey bark. Catkins in spring; male, yellow to 3cm (1in) long, female, greenish, to 12cm (5in) long.
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
      To rounded broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      25m (80ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        20m (70ft)
       
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