Plants > Trees

Japanese hornbeam

Carpinus japonica

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Carpinus
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

C. japonica is a spreading deciduous tree of elegant appearance, with glossy, prominently veined leaves and conspicuous green fruiting catkins turning pale brown with maturity

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

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 FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Good in woodland settings

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or by grafting

Pests

Can get 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

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years