Carpinus orientalis – Carpinus orientalis

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Carpinus orientalis – Carpinus orientalis

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Carpinus orientalis is a densely branched large shrub to small tree with a broadly ascending, eventually broadly vase-shaped, crown. Eventually the tree can grow more than 10 m tall, but usually, with a height of 6-8 m, it remains lower in cultivation. The brownish-grey young twigs are densely hairy. The old bark is grey and smooth. The glossy leaves are dark green with a double serrated leaf margin. The fruiting catkins are not remarkably large, but still add to the ornamental value of this tree, native to Europe. Differs from the common hornbeam (C. betulus) in that the leaves of C. orientalis are smaller and the glumes of the fruiting catkins are unlobed.
Carpinus orientalis grows in all soils, provided they are sufficiently nutritious. Both dry and wet soils are well tolerated.

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Specifications
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Height
6 – 8 (15) m
Width
6-8m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs brown-grey, bark grey, smooth
Leaf
ovoid, 2.5-6 cm long and 1.5-3.5 cm wide, glossy green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellow green, April
Fruits
catkins, 3-6 cm long
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 partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad vase-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Carpinus orientalis

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

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

The leaves of Carpinus orientalis turn yellow in autumn.

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