Carpinus bet. 'Rockhampton Red' - STD 10-12 CM FTH. CONT

Description
The Common hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 6 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Carpinus betulus 'Lochglow'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive carmine-red autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red' are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red' turns bright carmine red in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Common hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common hornbeam 'Rockhampton Red' is an upright, rounded and multi-stemmed tree. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from July to August - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Use
Privacy screen, hedge (pruning), specimen, topiary

Root
Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red' is a heartroot.