Hornbeam (Carpinus)
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£143.00 - £626.00*
The timber of the Hornbeam had traditionally been used to produce mallets, skittles and even the moving parts of pianos. It is a large tree with a characteristic grey fluted trunk with ovate, ribbed and serrated leaves which turn a lovely clear yellow in autumn. It is a tough British native and looks particularly fine when planted in groups.
Species available: Carpinus betulus.
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Tree Sizes
Tree Attributes
- Best Month/Season:
- Spring and Autumn
- Colours:
- Green foliage, yellow colour in autumn. Green, white and cream bark.
- Mature Height:
- 20m+
- Suitable For:
- Clay soils
- Soil Type:
- Acidic, alkaline, clay
- Tolerant of:
- Clay soils, exposed sites
Our Sizes
The sizes of trees supplied is governed by the pot size they are grown in. The approximate sizes of the specimens will be determined by the species.
| Medium | Large | Instant |
|---|---|---|
A Medium tree will be supplied in a 45L or 65L container will be approximately 3 to 4 metres tall. |
A Large tree will be supplied in a 85L or 100L container and will be approximately 4 to 5 metres tall. |
An Instant tree will be supplied in a 150L or larger container and will be approximately 5 to 7 metres tall. |
Delivery Information
- Delivery is based on the cost of the delivery lorry and distance.
- Barcham Online does not deliver outside of the United Kingdom (for delivery to Ireland please contact us before ordering online).
