Carpinus betulus
Hornbeam
Flower Color
Description
A large deciduous tree developing a fluted grey trunk. Leaves 5-8cm long, ovate, conspicuously ribbed, turning yellow in autumn. Catkins open in spring, followed by hop-like fruiting catkins to 8cm. Good for woodland settings
Mature Height
13m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5L1646X | H: 160cm | €73.73 |
| 5L1646Y | H: 160cm | €68.42 |
| 5L1646X1 | H: 140cm | €63.12 |
| 5L1646X2 | H: 140cm | €58.29 |
| 10L1646j | H: 130cm | €57.81 |
| H: 90cm1646L | H: 90cm | €5.25 |
| H: 30cm1646JB | H: 30cm | €4.19 |
| H: 30cm1646qB | H: 30cm | €3.13 |
| H: 30cm1646cB | H: 30cm | €2.07 |
| H: 30cm1646JC | H: 30cm | €1.96 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.