Carpinus japonica


Botanical Information

FamilyBetulaceae
GenusCarpinus
Speciesjaponica
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginHonshu, Kyushu, Shikku, Japan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 30
Height6-9 m
Spread6-9 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLittle known about this shrub/tree, however, has been reported to be rare, thus it has been placed on the IUCN Red List.
CultivationMedium moist soil in full sun to partial shade.
Notable SpecimensSlightly susceptible to leaf spots, cankers and twig blight.
HabitatValley slopes at high altitudes.
Leaf DescriptionQuite attractive, oblong-lanceolate, double toothed, pronounced veins and comes to a point. A vibrant dark green in colour.
Fruit DescriptionCatkins are brown and oval with overlapping bracts.

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