Buy Carpinus japonica

Also Known As

Carpinus japonicus
Hornbeam
Japanese Hornbeam

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Carpinus japonica plant details

Carpinus japonica is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpinus japonica

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: catkins, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpinus japonica

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elegant! This very attractive understory tree from Japan eventually reaches 20-30' tall and is just as wide-spreading. Its outstanding feature is its dark-green, long, very prominently grooved leaves. Wonderful hop-like papery catkins appear abundantly in spring. A perfect choice for the woodland garden as it is able to tolerate full shade. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The perfect small urban tree! Slow growing to 20-30’ high & wide, spreading form, open in shade and more dense in sun...lush dark green leaves are double toothed with prominent veining – highly textural! Spring fruits closely resemble hops and get a lot of attention. Prefers moist, organically rich soil but accepts less...takes full sun to full shade. Very choice and attractive smallish deciduous tree.

By: Secret Garden Growers

The Japanese hornbeam is a densely branched medium sized shade tree. The oblong leaves have very prominent veining which creates a wonderful texture. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

Its narrow leaves have a remarkable, deeply impressed, 3-D character - worth growing for this one feature alone. Not bothered by disease, it grows rapidly to form a round-shaped crown 25-30 ft. tall. During summer and autumn, the long seed-bearing "hops" make the tree appear decorated. Performs best in the South if it is partially shaded.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Japanese Hornbeam. An underutilised but very handsome small tree (15-25') with small pleated birch like leaves and decorative seed-bearing "hops" develop in mid-late summer, lasting until November. Drought tolerant. LARGER PLANTS FOR ONSITE NURSERY SALES.