Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') – Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow')

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Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') – Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow')

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ROCKHAMPTON RED is a densely branched cone-shaped, later broadly ovoid tree, reaching a height of about 15 m. In older trees, the branches sag a little. The young leaves are light green, turning dull dark green later in summer. The most striking feature of ROCKHAMPTON RED is its autumn colour. Unlike other C. betulus, its leaves do not turn golden yellow but red. As a result, a completely different effect can be achieved with this hornbeam. For example, hedges with a red autumn colour. But also as avenue tree or solitary in gardens and green spaces, it is a beautiful cultivar with special ornamental value. It has few soil requirements and grows best in humus-rich loamy soils. ROCKHAMPTON RED was found by Geoff and Pattie Locke, Rockhampton, UK, and introduced in 2014. Hardiness zone 5a
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Specifications
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Height
10-15 m
Width
6-10m
Crown
broad ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, orange red autumn colour
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
yellow-green, flowers in April
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Clear stem tree feathered tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad ovoid 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow')

Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Carpinus betulus ROCKHAMPTON RED ('Lochglow') blooms in april.
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