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Japanese Hornbeam

Carpinus japonica

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£307.99
10% discount applied when you buy any mix of 5 or more trees.
25% discount applied when you buy any mix of 10 or more trees.

About this product

Conspicuous fruiting catkins are a feature of the Japanese Hornbeam in spring. Introduced from Japan in 1895, this small tree won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002. A most beautiful and widely spreading, rounded small tree, it has heavily corrugated foliage, which is darker than the European Hornbeam, and attractive fruiting catkins which resemble hops. An excellent park tree, it has smooth, pink/grey bark. It grows well on most soils, including clay and chalk. A most useful and pretty tree for poor planting conditions. Mature height: 3-7m

Specifications

Common names
Japanese Hornbeam
Height of tree
3-7m
Soil type
Well drained, Clay, Chalk/Alkaline, Acidic
Shape
Rounded
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Bark interest, Award
Looks good in
Summer
Location
Garden, Parkland, Avenue