Carpinus laxiflora

Vernacular name: 
Hornbeam laxiflora
Famille: 
Betulaceae

Small Hornbeam, originally from Japan, with a weeping port and rounded crown. Green, pointed leaves with pronounced veins. Branches, leaves and fruit clusters are naturally drooping. Height of 15m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Leaf color

  • Green

Flower color

  • Green

Sun exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Size

10 to 15m
10 to 15m

Ornamental interest

  • Foliage
  • Weeping port

Notable plant

  • In spring
  • In summer
  • In autumn

Type de sol

  • Neutral

Garden use

  • Hedge
  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre

GENERAL DESCRIPTION