Carpinus betulus Lucas
Hornbeam
Hornbeam makes a great screening tree and being native supports a range of wildlife.
Available variants and pricing
Carpinus betulus Lucas
Height: 10-12cm
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Carpinus betulus Lucas
Height: 12-14cm
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Carpinus betulus Lucas
Height: 14-16cm
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Carpinus betulus Lucas clear stem
Height: 16-18cm
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Carpinus betulus Lucas clear stem
Height: 20-25cm
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Description
This clonal selection of Carpinus betulus is a neater version that its parent, producing a more compact and regular crown at maturity.
It is not fastigiate though it may give that appearance when young. It forms a oval crown at maturity.
Thriving on most free draining soils, Carpinus betulus Lucas is particularly happy on heavier clay soils.
Hornbeam makes a great screening tree and being native supports a range of wildlife.
Mature height: 7-12m
Mature spread: 3-5m
Specifications
Common names
Hornbeam
Mature size
Medium
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Clay soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Oval
Tree features
Cones/Seedpods/Samara fruits, Foliage
Growth rate
Moderate
Tolerances
Paved areas
Tree uses
Avenue Trees, Garden, Parkland, Raised Screening, Screening Trees, Urban, Woodland Sites
Seasons of interest
Summer Interest