Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' - P9

Description
The Common hornbeam 'Lucas' (Carpinus betulus) is an upright, roundish, columnar tree that produces green flowers. These produce yellow-brown fruits. The Common hornbeam 'Lucas' also has egg-shaped, dark 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 around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

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

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

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

Spread
Belgium.

Frost hardiness
The Common hornbeam 'Lucas' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common hornbeam 'Lucas' is an upright, rounded and columnar growing tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 10 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 20 - 50 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 'Lucas' is a heartroot.