Carpinus cordata (Hornbeam, Heartleaf Hornbeam)


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusCarpinus
Speciescordata
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina, Korea, Japan and Russian Federation.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - 20
Temperature (°F)(-26) - (-7)
Height6.1-9.1 m
Spread3.7-4.6 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeRounded, densely branched.
LandscapeWoodland gardens, or used as a large shrub or screen.
CultivationRich, moist soil with partial to full shade.
PestsSusceptible to leaf spots, cankers and twig blight.
HabitatEasily grown in average to organically rich soils in medium moisture in part to full shade.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey which peels in strips.
Leaf DescriptionHeart-shaped alternate leaves, 2-10 cm in length and dark green in colour. Leaves turn yellow or an orange-red in autumn.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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