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Carpinus laxiflora

Also Known As

Hornbeam

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Carpinus laxiflora plant details

Carpinus laxiflora is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 laxiflora

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, distinctive bark, fall color, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpinus laxiflora

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pendulous clusters of pale-green papery seed and toothed leaves which taper to a long slender point make this small-medium (30-50') tree an unusual and attractive addition to yard or hedge. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This stellar medium-sized Hornbeam promises to delight all year round. Hallmarking spring and summer, a winsome bevy of small, oval-shaped dark green serrated foliage sport prominent veins, soft yellow-green undersides and slender pointed tips. Long, pendent, bright green and red-tinged fruiting keys accompanied by cozy yellow and red foliage make attractive autumn features, while winter showcases pendulous branches and smooth pale patterned bark. A rarely offered Japanese native introduced in 1914, the versatile Carpinus laxiflora can be grown as a landscape specimen or serves as an ideal bonsai candidate. 10' in 10 years. Large Band.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A most handsome tree with drooping branches and long hop-like fruits. Quite striking bark patterns on trees older than 6-7 yrs. One of our personal favorites, and almost never offered due to scarcity of true-to-type seed. Makes a terrific bonsai subject with excellent branch structure.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Quite scarce in cultivation, this handsome Hornbeam is a lovely small tree, to 30', yet lends itself to bonsai cultivation. It has small oval green serrated leaves and long drooping keys tinted red. Fall color ranges from warm oranges to reds. Striped patterns on its bark adds winter interest. LARGER PLANTS FOR ONSITE NURSERY SALES.

By: Avant Gardens

Serrated small oval leaves that have impressed veins and a long taper make a highly textural tree. Long, red-tinged green catkins and yellow and red fall foliage lengthen the season of interest and make it a rare and exciting bonsai candidate. It even has handsome bark with age - wish that were the case with all of us. From Japan;