Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' – Carpinus betulus 'Lucas'

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Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' – Carpinus betulus 'Lucas'

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Medium-size tree with a compact, narrow pyramidal crown that becomes narrow ovoid when mature. In crown form it is comparable to ‘Frans Fontaine’, but with somewhat thicker twigs. The leaf is also somewhat bigger and a darker green than in other cultivars, and in autumn it turns brownish yellow to golden yellow. In the winter months, the withered leaf remains on the tree for a very long time, as also happens with Fagus sylvatica. Root growth is relatively close to the surface. The rotted leaves are good soil improvers. Very suitable for use in (narrow) streets and housing estates, but the slender shape can also have architectural value in gardens and parks.
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Clear stem (5)
Specifications
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Height
10 m
Crown
narrow pyramidal to narrow ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
dark grey, smooth: twigs brownish grey
Leaf
ovate, dark green, 8 - 12 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
green catkins, April/May
Fruits
in separate fruiting catkins, first green, later brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few soil requirements, preference for loamy ground
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, industrial areas, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Louis Houtmeyers Boomkwekerijen, Eindhout Laakdaal, Belgium, 2003
Clear stem tree feathered tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind narrow conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green green average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Carpinus betulus 'Lucas'

Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Carpinus betulus 'Lucas' blooms in april.
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