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Carpinus betulus 'Orange Retz'PBR | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Carpinus betulus 'Orange Retz'PBR

Carpinus betulus 'Orange Retz'^PBR

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carpinus
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

A small tree to around 6m high and wide with bronze-tinted, double-toothed leaves in spring that mature to a bright green in summer before turning vivid orange to red in autumn. Yellow male catkins and green female catkins are borne in spring

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 1. If grown as a hedge, trim annually in late summer; see trimming hedges for further information

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or by grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Over Hundred Years