Carpinus betulus 'Variegata' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Common hornbeam 'Variegata' (Carpinus betulus) is an upright, roundish, deciduous tree with decorative, egg-shaped, yellow-green leaves. 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
* beautiful foliage * easy to care for * heat-tolerant, wind-resistant, heat-loving

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Common hornbeam 'Variegata' are yellow-green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Long adherent.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

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

Growth
Common hornbeam 'Variegata' is an upright and roundish growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 20 m and is approx. 7 - 12 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 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 'Variegata' is a heartroot.