Carpinus orientalis
oriental hornbeam
Carpinus orientalis is a slow-growing, densely-branched small tree or large shrub up to around 5m tall with glossy, prominently veined and sharply toothed leaves to 5cm long. Spring flowers are borne in separate male and female catkins with female flowers going on to form clusters of winged nuts
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Carpinus are deciduous shrubs and trees with attractive foliage and hop-like fruit clusters in late summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Europe, Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus
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