Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern' – Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern'

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Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern' – Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern'

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Multi-stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Bark and branches
grey, slightly grooved and scaley
Leaf
narrow ovoid to oval, bright green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
yellow brown, April/May
Fruits
big catkins
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 no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
parks, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens, small gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Origin
Royal Nurseries Alphons van der Bom, Oudenbosch
Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind dense crown green yellow average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern'

Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Carpinus japonica 'Chinese Lantern' 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 japonica 'Chinese Lantern' blooms in april.
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