Carpinus turczaninowii – Korean Hornbeam

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Carpinus turczaninowii – Korean Hornbeam

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Attractive, small to medium size tree with gracefully overhanging branches that form a rounded crown. The first year twigs are olive green, the older bark dark grey. The leaves are deeply veined, dark green on top and conspicuously lighter green on the underside. No remarkable autumn colours. The flower catkins are inconspicuous, but the light green fruiting catkins consist of relatively large bracts. In general, many fruiting catkins are formed. Root growth is relatively close to the surface. Has few soil requirements but flourishes best in loamy soils. The rotted leaves are good soil improvers.
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 8 (15) m
Width
6-8m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
Young twigs olive green, older branches and bark dark grey and smooth
Leaf
broad ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 2 - 6 cm, dark green
Flowers
monoecious, April
Fruits
in separate fruiting catkins, 3 - 6 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few soil requirements, preference for loamy ground
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
7 (-17,7 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan, Korea, northern China
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green green average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Carpinus turczaninowii

Carpinus turczaninowii can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carpinus turczaninowii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Carpinus turczaninowii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus turczaninowii 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 turczaninowii blooms in april.
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