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CARPINUS betulus 'Lucas'
Fastigiated Hornbeam

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:: Betulaceae :: CARPINUS :: betulus :: 'Lucas'
  • Type of products available: X/1/0P9, 0/1/1P1L

Main asset

Its columnar upright shape and its resistance in urban conditions make it an interesting alignment tree. It can also be used for natural Hornbeam narrow hedges.

The most columar form of Hornbeam, more erected than 'Frans Fontaine'.

  • Uses: Aligment

Global caracteristics:

  • Type of foliage: deciduous
  • Habit: columnar
  • Height: 15 m x 3 m (50 ft x 10 ft)
  • Growth: fast
  • Flowering period: March

Shape and colours:

  • Couleur du bois : grey
  • Foliage shape: ovate toothed
  • Foliage colour: medium green
  • Foliage colour in autumn: orange yellow
  • Flowers shape: catkins
  • Flowers colour: yellow

Plantation:

  • Soil type: likes clay, tolerates limestone soils but fears too acidic or dry locations.
  • Exposure: sun, part-shade
  • Hardiness: - 25 °C (-13 °F - USDA zone 5b)