Carpinus henryana – Carpinus henryana

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Carpinus henryana – Carpinus henryana

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Specifications
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Height
6 – 8 (15) m
Crown
oval
Bark and branches
twigs purplish brown, bark grey, smooth, later grooved
Leaf
narrow elliptical to lanceolate, 5-9 cm, dark green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellow green, April
Fruits
fruiting catkins, 6-7 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Origin
Central China collected by Irish plant hunter Augustine Henry
Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind oval dense crown green yellowgreen fast growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Carpinus henryana

Carpinus henryana can eventually reach a height of 6 – 8 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carpinus henryana is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 – 8 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Carpinus henryana turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Carpinus henryana is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus henryana 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 henryana blooms in april.
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