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hornbeam 'Columnaris'

Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris'

Genus: Carpinus
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

'Columnaris' is a slow-growing, deciduous tree to 8m tall, spire-like when young with densely-branched and leaved growth before maturing to form an ovoid crown. Its ovate, serrate and ribbed leaves turn yellow in autumn

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or by grafting

Pests

Generally trouble free but may be attacked by caterpillars and aphids

Diseases

Powdery mildews and coral spot may occur

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Over Hundred Years