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Carpinus turczaninowii (Hornbeam, Carpinus)

Carpinus turczaninowii (Hornbeam, Carpinus)
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Type Tree, Deciduous
Form Weeping or Cascading Foliage, Architectural Form
Size Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Carpinus turczaninowii:

  • Ornamental winter bark / tracery
  • Provides valuable winter interest
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Carpinus turczaninowii

  • Does not produce showy attractive flowers
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Carpinus turczaninowii:

  • Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems

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