Japanese hornbeam (Carpinus japonica) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Japanese hornbeam.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Japanese hornbeam
Scientific name: Carpinus japonica
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Japanese hornbeam (Carpinus japonica) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Japanese hornbeam (Carpinus japonica) – Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
