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CARPINUS betulus 'Quercifolia'
Common Hornbeam

CARBETQUE

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:: Betulaceae :: CARPINUS :: betulus :: 'Quercifolia'
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Main asset

The leaves of this charm are very lobed, which gives it an air of oak.

Remarks

Growth has a first a conical form, then it becomes ovoid.

This tree tolerates every soil, has good hardiness and can reach 150 years!

  • Uses: Aligment, medium and high pruned hedges, natural hedges

Global caracteristics:

  • Type of foliage: deciduous
  • Habit: egg-shaped
  • Height: 10 m x 10 m
  • Growth: fast
  • Flowering period: March

Shape and colours:

  • Couleur du bois : grey
  • Foliage shape: ovate toothed
  • Foliage colour: medium green
  • Foliage colour in autumn: orange yellow
  • Flowers shape: catkins
  • Flowers colour: yellow

Plantation:

  • Soil type: likes clay, tolerates limestone soils but fears too acidic or dry locations.
  • Exposure: part-shade
  • Hardiness: - 20 °C (-4 °F - USDA zone 6b)