Carpinus betulus - 125-150 CM C3.5

Description
These produce yellow-brown fruits. The Common hornbeam also bears egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and smooth. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 metres and grows to a width of approx. 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, thermophilic, flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common hornbeam are medium green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common hornbeam is bright orange-yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Dark grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Common hornbeam has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common hornbeam is an upright and roundish growing tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 20 m and is approx. 7 - 12 m wide. As a rule, it 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 ground 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 penetratingly, 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 is a heartroot.