Carpinus henryana – Carpinus henryana

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Carpinus henryana – Carpinus henryana

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Carpinus henryana is a species growing from a shrub form into a small tree. The tree grows relatively quickly but will only grow into a medium-sized tree over 10 m tall in exceptional cases. The crown is oval. The young twigs are a striking purple-brown and initially silky-hairy, later bald. The old bark is grey, smooth at first but later shallowly grooved lengthwise. The narrow leaves contribute to the fine texture exuded by this tree. The young leaves are slightly reddish-tinged, the mature summer leaves are dark green and slightly leathery to the touch. It is hairy only on the underside at the veins. Flowering with yellow-green catkins is not particularly conspicuous. Flowering is followed by pendulous fruiting catkins that are 6-7 cm long.
Carpinus henryana is virtually soil tolerant, although it needs sufficient food. In doing so, it tolerates both dry and wet soil well. Was first collected by Irish planthunter Augustine Henry in China and named after him. Hardiness zone: 6

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Specifications
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Height
6 – 8 (15) m
Width
3-5m
Crown
oval
Bark and branches
twigs purplish brown, bark grey, smooth, later grooved
Leaf
narrow elliptical to lanceolate, 5-9 cm, dark green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellow green, April
Fruits
fruiting catkins, 6-7 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Origin
Central China collected by Irish plant hunter Augustine Henry
clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind oval 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellowgreen fast growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Carpinus henryana

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

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

The leaves of Carpinus henryana turn yellow in autumn.

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