Plants > Trees

Turczaninow hornbeam

Carpinus turczaninowii

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carpinus
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

C. turczaninowii is a small rounded deciduous tree with prominently veined ovate leaves, reddish when young and orange-tinted in autumn, and conspicuous fruiting racemes

Growing Information

Height

8-12 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

North FacingWest FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in most moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Excellent as a smaller woodland tree or in a parkland setting

Pruning

Pruning group 1 and will tolerate very hard pruning

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or by grafting

Pests

Caterpillars and aphids may be a problem

Diseases

Coral spot may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

GreenhouseBorders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years