Carpinus betulus Lucas
Hornbeam
Hornbeam makes a great screening tree and being native supports a range of wildlife.
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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
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
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Hornbeam
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