Carpinus cordata

Also Known As

Bigleaf Hornbeam
Heartleaf Hornbeam

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Carpinus cordata plant details

Carpinus cordata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carpinus cordata

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carpinus cordata

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Uncommonly cultivated, but nonetheless handsome, this 30-45' Asian hornbeam has relatively broad, deeply-veined leaves with a heart-shaped (the cordata in its name) base and long pendulous green ?pagoda? seed clusters. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Grows to 30-40 ft. tall and has scaly, furrowed bark and big green winter buds opening to heart-shaped leaves. Quite slow growing when it gets older, it shoots up relatively fast as a young tree in the nursery.